SATURDAY March 19, 2022

Counsel with Christ

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 2:8-10

The Apostle Paul was so concerned for the steadfastness of the saints––believers. They were being influenced by many different mythologies and philosophies. These philosophical thinkers were humanists who did not believe in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to refute and correct their empty teachings.

As I look at the time in which we are now living, people are being greatly influenced by psychology. These medical professionals do not help people with God’s Word. They base their entire philosophy on humanistic thinking––humans are considered to be a higher form of animals. Mankind is not seen as he should be seen––made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). We are a trichotomy––spirit, soul and flesh. Christian psychologists offer counsel to people for a price, but think about it: the Word of God is free!

Christians are complete in Jesus Christ. He becomes their Wonderful Counselor. God’s Word is free! Do not get caught up with the philosophies of men; their words are empty and deceitful. Jesus has all wisdom, and in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Jesus is the Head of the Church––believers. Seriously, you do not need anything else––just Jesus Christ––period.

I have often seen what happens when God does a new work, false teachers start to evangelize new converts to draw them to their own religion. Be careful of false teachings. Know that God’s wisdom does not come by reading other books offered by false religions. Those who insist you have to read their books are heretics. You only need one book––the Bible.

If honest of heart and uprightness before God were lacking or if I did not patiently wait on God for instruction, or if I preferred the counsel of my fellow-men to the declarations of the Word of God, I made great mistakes.
~George Muller~

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