Yesterday we looked at five false beliefs many people hold and today we are adding five more. These beliefs lead people away from the life of peace and joy God created them to live. As we look at these, we ask ourselves, “What lies have we believed? What lies are we willing to renounce and break their power in our life?”
1. One little sin doesn’t matter. As long as no one knows, I can get by. You must warn each other every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. (Hebrews 3:13 NLT)
2. I can still associate with old friends, go to old places, hang around old neighborhoods, and it won’t harm me. Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” (1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT)
4. I have to do alright, measure up to a certain standard, and then things will be fine OR I can’t measure up to that standard so why bother trying. Have you lost your senses? After starting your Christian lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? (Galatians 3:3 NLT)
5. God is a loving God and would never send anyone to hell so everyone is going to heaven when they die. Death will end my suffering. Don’t you know that those who do wrong will have no share in the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. (1 Corinthians 6:9 NLT)
Jesus wants us to live well in this life. It is God’s plan that we not only know about the truth but that we believe the truth, speak the truth and arrange our lives so all of our actions support the truth.
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 NIV)
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