DEFEND THE FAITH AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS .

 DEFEND THE FAITH AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS .

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Jude:1 :[3]  "Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people."

"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of."  2 Peter 2:1-2

   Before the second coming of Jesus Christ there shall be an increase in demonically  inspired teachings aimed at discrediting the Holy Bible . Satan cannot truly control humanity with the Bible being freely taught . The Bible contains Truth with the power to liberate souls . He is trying very hard to remove the Bible from circulation and he is using persons who are victims of religious abuse. Some were raped , defrauded and so they are on a revenge seeking mission . Jesus Christ was not a fan to religion , he came to introduce a father-son one -of -a -kind relationship were we can discuss with God on a personal level. 

  This is how the Truth in the scriptures is revealed . Failure to have this personal relationship will lead to being a victim of religious abuse.

 Here are some of the characteristics of false teachers that we should watch out for 

SCOFFERS AND IMMORAL : They have no regards for ministers of the gospel and angels Jude:1:8 "In the same way, these people—who claim authority from their dreams—live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at supernatural beings."

THEY ARE SELFISH AND LOVE TO PLAY THE ROLE OF MENTORS OR LEADERSHIP Jude 1;12 " shameless shepherds who care only for themselves "  

 WANDERING STARS Jude 1:13 claiming not to  belong to any faith , church or particular religion but a friend to different religions .This is targeted towards destroying families through rebellion. The early church met in people's houses as a sign of the importance of families . 

THEY ARE LOUD MOUTHED Jude 1;16 They always have something to say about everything and are very vocal physically and in writings .

GRUMBLERS AND COMPLAINERS Jude 1;16 They are very hypercritical and cynical, always looking out for faults in others while neglecting there errors . They cannot be under authority and are poor in leadership skills . They cannot keep a relationship for long .

THEY LIVE ONLY TO SATISFY THEIR DESIRES

Jude 1:16 They think less of the welfare of immediate and extended family members and that of close friends .

THEY DECEIVE PEOPLE FOR MONEY Jude 1;11 and 2 Peter [3] "In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.'

 We are enjoined to stand firm on what we have been taught in the Bible by the Holy ghost and resist these individuals through superior logic while binding the spirit behind rebellion ( the Prince of the power of the air Ephesian 2;2) The Bible says in 2 Thessalonians:2 [15]" With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter.'

THEY ARE INFLUENCED BY A LYING SPIRIT AND ANOINTED TO BELIEVE LIES (Eph 2;2)

 2 Thessalonians:2 :11-12" So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.'

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation , I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for stability .

+2348035536911, +2348098536911 e-mail michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com