"You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?" Galatians 5:7 NKJV
There are times when we have been doing so well in our walk with Jesus and then, BAM! something happens to stop us or throw us off track. In the days of Paul, runners in a competition had to remain in their own particular track. However, some runners would cut in to prevent the other runner from succeeding. This is what the Judaisers had done to the Galatian believers. They had cut in on them and distracted them so much, that they changed direction. They went on a 'spiritual detour.'
This can happen to us today if we're not careful. If we listen to the wrong source, watch the wrong 'religious' program or read the wrong type of bible, we can become side-tracked. Not everyone who writes a book about their faith are genuine. Some preachers come from a different point of view about what God says or doesn't say. Therefore, do a little bit of checking before you become involved. Some faiths don't honour Jesus' deity so, that is one thing to check for. What about sin, eternal life, the Holy Spirit and Christmas festivals, blood transfusions and heaven or hell? These are all important issues that can derail us. If anyone knocks on your door and starts talking about their faith, politely ask them where they are from and what they believe. Don't become involved in a lengthy conversation with them unless, you know what you are saying. Many can confuse us with their presentations.
We can at times run ahead of ourselves. We can go to this meeting then another, read a certain book and then another one, that says the opposite. Be selective in where you go and what you read. As long as the place preaches Jesus, that's ok. Christian books can be a little confusing because some authors interpret things differently. It isn't that they are wrong, it's just that they may be a little cautious about a subject, watering it down or skim over it. The only really true book is the bible. If what you read is not backed up in the Word of God, forget it. God's Word is the blue print to life.
There are many times when I have disagreed with what an author or preacher has said. I've weighed it up and often have decided that it was not important enough to make a fuss about it. The most important part of your Christian life is ensuring that Jesus Christ is in charge of it. You live, eat and breathe Him and His word is the final authority. We all interpret things differently but as we share our thoughts with someone, they can help us see a little more clearly about something.
The most important thing is that, whatever happens we will never let anyone or anything prevent us from moving forward in our Daily Life with Jesus.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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