We read in 1 Timothy 3:15 that the church is the pillar and bulwark of the truth. Jude verse 3 states that the faith has been delivered once for all to the saints, and must be defended. What God has spoken to us through His word is truth. It may offend some, it may not be politically correct, it may not be popular, but it is TRUTH.
The trend today is to water things down, to make things less offensive. We want our churches full, we do not want to see people leave because of a hard message. This is accomplished at a cost to the truth. Timothy 4 goes on to say that in later days many will be deceived by false teachers. False teachers with false doctrines will creep into the very church that is to be built on, and defending the truth.
The church is meant to be a place where true believers are edified, encouraged, built up in the faith, and equipped to go out and advance the kingdom of God. It is not meant to be a place of entertainment, a place of soft, feel good messages and new catchy doctrines. It is the church of the living God!
Be on guard! Know the word, and do not be afraid to stand up for the truth in this generation!
Amen brother. You are right on.
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