Resurrection Day 146: Faithful to His Teachings

I’ve noticed so many in the Christian faith trying to “update” the teachings of Christ.  I honestly don’t understand it at all.  It seems obvious to me that the God Who we celebrate for never changing, never changes. 

His teachings and precepts don’t transform just because culture demands it.  He is steady and the truth is and will always be the truth.

Just today I saw the pope again talking about changing doctrine.  Now, I’m not catholic, but I do remember when the pope’s words meant something and were much more solid.  Now his words mean nothing. 

I also saw the Methodist church is making large changes to itself.  This will undoubtedly cause another rift within it’s walls and those following Jesus will go one way while those following folly will go another, while calling themselves inclusive. 

It’s shocking to observe so many once trusted Christian voices, now be bearers of folly and lies.

But I hold to this scripture…

Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, “You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings.  And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.  John 8:31-32

We must remain faithful to His teachings.  That’s the only path to freedom. 

All these fad beliefs will eventually fall away.  All the liars will one day be exposed.  Where will you be found?  Floundering in folly or steeped in truth. 

I want to remain faithful to His teachings.  He is God.  He is incapable of lying.  When we are on His side, then we are on the right side, no matter what the world says.

The Bible made it clear that we would be hated by the world.  So why do so many “believers” work so hard to transform their faith into something the world loves?

That’s a provoking question.

I’ve noticed that many, motivated to be seen as loving, are doing the most unloving thing you can do.  Trading truth for a lie.

Buffering people in their sin isn’t kindness, it’s hateful. 

Speaking the truth in love is kindness. 

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.  Proverbs 15:21