Recently, I was thinking of something someone said about a well-known prosperity Bible teacher, and how that this teacher had helped them more than anyone else ever had.

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So much so that this person bought several of the teacher’s books and other materials, and had come to rely upon them as their primary source for truth and inspiration.
You probably know someone like this, don’t you?
Now, I don’t know about you, but this concerns me. It just doesn’t compute with me that someone who professes Christ as their Savior will seek truth, hope, and inspiration apart from God’s Word.
This is not to say that there aren’t many wonderful “helps” out there, because there are. God has equipped the body of Christ with many exemplary teachers who have not departed from the Word unto “another gospel”,which is exactly what the prosperity gospel is. Scripture reference Galatians 1:6-9
There is nothing wrong with seeking input from those more knowledgeable than ourselves. That’s how we learn after all. There is something very wrong however when we place the greater emphasis upon man’s opinion and interpretation, rather than seeking understanding from our Lord.
Some will argue of course that there are many “truths”, just as many say there is good in all religions. For the record, “good” isn’t good enough, just as half-truths aren’t really Truth.

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There is obviously no shortage of choices today no matter what it is you’re looking for, as all of us are inundated with voices claiming to have the answers, to know the way, to have unlocked the truth.
Sadly, the world is largely ignorant of real Truth, because they reject its Author. Just listen to Jesus defining Truth:
“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth”. John 17:17
Wow! No long dissertation on the various aspects of truth. No comparison tables or charts for our viewing pleasure to help us decide what is truth.
Just a simple proclamation by the Son of God: God’s Word is Truth.
This creates a potential dilemma for us all, saint and sinner alike.
For those who have rejected God and His Truth, you have no place else to turn to. Oh sure, there are a great many voices from which you can choose, but they all lead to the same conclusion: they may contain an element of truth, they are not Truth.
The Christian also faces a dilemma with what to do with this statement from Jesus. Foremost is if you are like the person I talked about at the beginning of this post, how do you reconcile in your heart the fact that you draw more inspiration from the teachings of men than the Word of God?
We are taught in 1st Thessalonians 2:13 that the Word of God is working in us who believe.
“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe”.
If we choose as our primary source of hope, inspiration, guidance, etc..one of the countless volumes from the Christian book store, or order a book from your favorite TV preacher, what does this say about our relationship with Christ and the Word?
Is it not working in us?

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If not, why not?
What’s missing?
Or maybe the root of the problem lies with our churches that have abandoned the Word of God and replaced it with a feel good cultural,social gospel.
Perhaps the real reason we are seeking truth and inspiration outside of the Word of God is simply because we are so malnourished, sitting on the pew.
Something to ponder on this beautiful, sunny Tuesday.
Ron
Feb 13, 2018 @ 14:12:57
Love it Ron!
That’s because prosperity or any other “speaker” of God considers themselves gods and people should know their teaching, pulling the ones that don’t know real truth into their pit -then how can anyone know God’s truth?
Something to ponder.
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Feb 13, 2018 @ 17:22:53
Hey Nancy! You know the scripture teaches that in the last days men would desire teachers that would tell them what they wanted to hear. People can hold a Bible in their hands and make just about anything believable to those who are willing to accept anything as truth. Have an awesome day!
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Feb 13, 2018 @ 14:37:49
Great post!
I have pondered this topic.. There is only one Gospel, yet after man’s interpretation we have many denominations and confusion..
Cross reference every doctrine with the Bible.. Jesus did not cease to be Rabboni.. just ask and He will lead you 🙂
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Feb 13, 2018 @ 17:18:58
Mary Ann, there was a time when I really struggled trying to understand this whole denominational thing. It was only when I understood that God is not the author of confusion that I came to grips with the fact that there is only one Truth, and it’s not to be found in any denomination. It’s in the Word!
Have a wonderful day!
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Feb 13, 2018 @ 14:48:22
Awesome! I used to be one, I am learning to rely heavily on God’s Word. I believe that I am sinking more into the Word then I first started out. I realize and you’re confirming what God is speaking in my heart, that no matter the opinion, God’s is the only truth we need to lean on.
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Feb 13, 2018 @ 17:15:41
That is awesome! We’re all on this journey and we’re ever learning aren’t we? As you stated,God’s Truth is all we need. Have a great day!
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