Sound doctrine is always the test of fellowship, always. The truth, listen carefully, is never served--the truth is never honored; the truth is never respected; the truth is never aided by those who deny it or those who attack it. Nothing is gained by being exposed to error. Dont let it in your church, obviously. The church is the pillar and support of the truth. Dont let it in your house. You cannot hold up the truth and welcome in those who seek to destroy it. So if we get a little defensive around here about protecting the truth, you will understand our mandate. The truth matters more than anything else, people. If the church loses the truth, it isnt the church. Romans 16, Greet one another with a holy kiss; verse 16, all the churches of Christ greet you--great statement of love and affection. Immediately after, Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. If youre sitting in a church full of deceivers, get out. If youre hanging on to some denominational affiliation that has abandoned the truth of the gospel, get out. The truth and lies are not compatible. John MacArthu
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:23:16 +0000
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