“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” (I Thessalonians 5: 21)
It is of utmost importance that Christians practice discernment, especially in spiritual matters. Many a poor soul has gone down a path of doctrinal heresy having been convinced by someone with half truths that that this or that new point of view is correct. It has just enough Biblical truth to make it sound plausible.
John warns his readers, “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine (the doctrine of Christ), receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed. (II John 1) Check Scripture with Scripture. Ask yourself how this new doctrine lines up with the tested, tried, true and complete Word of God?
Then we are told in our text to hold fast that which is good. We must not trade true Biblical doctrine and teaching for something that sounds good just because it is new and everyone is embracing it. Many churches are in turmoil and confusion today because the devil has been allowed to park near the pulpit and the choir loft.
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