Listening & Learning — A Devotional

1 Timothy 6:21

ERROR

1st Timothy 6:21. “Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.”

ERROR. There are so many opinions around, each clamoring for our attention That, unless we are established in the faith, we may think there is a reason For us to stop and consider what those false teachers have to say And some who seemed to have had faith have fallen away.

Error does not advertise itself as an error, but presents itself as truth Probably, there are a few things they say that seem to have some worth Subtlety doesn’t show itself for what it really is So, it is up to the hearers to discern just what one says.

Error may come like light as it slips through the back door And it presents itself as reality, but is always wanting more Influence and authority, because it is never satisfied Until it claims allegiance over those for whom Christ died.

Error speaks a lot about oneself; it has an ego that expands Its effect is insidious and honors the will of man If it doesn’t get its way, it will cause problems and chaos Ultimately, it is a threat to the Gospel and the preaching of the cross.

The faith is solid; it has stood the test of attacks from every side Those who hold strongly to the faith, in Christ, they do abide Error, on the other hand, is like a jellyfish in a stream It comes and goes so fickly, it is only like a dream.

Those who commit themselves to furthering the faith Will not allow in any way, error to take its place The grace God gives enables one to live fully for the Lord Error leaves one empty because it is not based upon God’s Word.

“Preserve me Father, from allowing error in any way, shape, or form from entering into any of the things I teach. May all that I say tonight be solidly founded on Thy truth. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”