The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 24:26 (HCSB)
26 He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 78:4 (HCSB)
4 We must not hide them from their children, but must tell a future generation the praises of the LORD, His might, and the wonderful works He has performed.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Colossians 2:4 (HCSB)
4 I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments.
Colossians 2:8-9 (HCSB)
8 Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ.
9 For the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ,
My observation:
On your journey as a believer you have or will encounter false teachers. They may knock on your door at your house, or you might encounter them at the church house.
In our focal passage in Colossians the Apostle Paul gives a general warning in verse four. We need to always take precautions on our walk through this world. There are thieves who want to rob you of what God has given you.
Why would you want to substitute that which is false for that which is truth? The Apostle Paul gets specific about the nature of the thief in verses eight and nine.
Here is the test of the true gospel. What do they say about Jesus? Do they believe and embrace this clear teaching of scripture? Be careful, and don't be deceived by the false teachers.
Colossians 2:9 (HCSB)
9 For the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ,
He is more than a good teacher; Jesus is God in human flesh.
John 1:1-2 (HCSB)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was with God in the beginning.
John 1:14 (HCSB)
14 The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
My prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, I lift up and exalt the name of Jesus above every name on earth and in heaven. Father, I believe what the bible says about Jesus. Father, I ask for wisdom and discernment to keep me from falling for the deceit by the enemy of my soul. In Jesus name, Amen.
Philippians 2:9-11 (HCSB)
9 For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name,
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth—
11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Colossians 2:9-10 (HCSB)
9 For the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ,
10 and you have been filled by Him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
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