DON’T LET YOUR MIND BE TAKEN CAPTIVE

 

Friday, December 3, 2021

 

DON’T LET YOUR MIND BE TAKEN CAPTIVE

Col 2:8

8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. KJV

 

          In these last days, the truth is so very rare. Paul warned of philosophy, which we generally praise because we define it as learned wisdom and the ability to articulate it. However, the word Paul used referred to Jewish sophistry. In fact, he used a definite article to pinpoint it.

 

          Sophistry is the misuse of words whereby an illogical argument is made to appear logical. In this way, an argument that has no merit whatsoever, can be made to appear to be right and logical. Sophistry is a lie formed by verbally twisting meanings and words.

 

          One such subtle lie is syncretism. Syncretism involves the merging or assimilation of several originally discrete traditions, especially in the theology and mythology of religion, thus asserting an underlying unity and allowing for an inclusive approach to other faiths. You have heard it said that “all roads (faiths) lead to heaven.” Somewhere inside you a little voice whispered, “That can’t be right.” Christianity is exclusive and cannot be blended into an all-inclusive ecumenism.

 

          Another untruth that is growing in popularity is Universalism. This is a theological doctrine that all human beings will eventually be saved. These are the principles and practices of a liberal Christian denomination founded in the 18th century originally to uphold belief in universal salvation and now united with Unitarianism. Once again that small voice asks, “If this is so, why preach? Why exercise missionary effort? This can’t be right.”

 

          There are enough “isms” as Satan thinks you might need. It was he who first said: “unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Gen 3:4-5

 

2 Cor 11:3

3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. KJV

 

Dear Lord, in these days, the mind seems to be the Devil’s playground. We seem willing to listen to twisted words from those who cleverly articulate lies. Give us discerning minds and faithful hearts. AMEN