Test the spirits, Gal. 5:7-9amp

You were running [the race] well; who has interfered and prevented you from obeying the truth? 8 This [deceptive] persuasion is not from Him who called you [to freedom in Christ]. 9 A little [a]leaven [a slight inclination to error, or a few false teachers] leavens the whole batch [it perverts the concept of faith and misleads the church].

Gal. 5:7-9amp

We get called out in these verses. If you have been deceived or led astray, it is not Christ who has done so to you.  You've done it to yourself because you have allowed false teachings or listening to false teachings has led you astray.  And, it doesn't have to be a lot.  It takes just reading or listening to a tiny part of what isn't true.  If you let it get a hold in your heart it can destroy all of the progress you've made.  We see this today within the church unfortunately.  Whole churches, whole denominations, pushing the wrong teachings and leading many astray.  This is why you must test everything you hear against the Scriptures.  It must line up with the Word of God. (1 John 4:1-3). 

Study the Word of God for yourselves.  Never take anyone's word for it.  Self study is imperative, always!!  And, it keeps you away from false teachers and their teachings. (2 Timothy 2:16-19 & 2 Timothy 3)

Stay in the Word, keep your focus on Him. ( 2 Timothy 2:15)

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