Love & Light 05 | An Exhortation to Abide | Seye Maj'

Love & Light (Part 5) | An Exhortation to Abide | 1 John 2:18-27 One of the marks of the end times is the spread of false prophets and false doctrines. These teachers deny Christ’s incarnation and create a ‘Christ’ of their own making. When people abandon sound doctrine, they become instruments of deception, their consciences seared, something that is not based on outward appearance or temperament. Because of false teachers and false converts, God’s word must be proclaimed boldly. Pastors are called to preach in season and out of season, to correct, reprove and instruct, for sound doctrine preserves believers. False teaching is rarely dressed as false; it often comes disguised as good. Therefore, we must not be swayed by popularity or mistake religious fervor for true faith. People can hide sin behind outward zeal, and supernatural manifestations are not the fruit of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit grants us understanding and confirms the truth of the gospel in our heart. As we grow in grace, He uses the Word to ground us in truth. The call is to abide and remain in the Word. Be teachable, hear His voice and do not harden your heart.