SPIRITUAL DETOX

Why is it difficult to purge false beliefs from our system? Why do Christians persist in embracing error—even when it is shown to them that what they believe is false?

                                                                    
Firstly, believers would rather follow their leaders and friends— people that they have been familiar with over the years—than “risk” taking on a new doctrinal position.

They prefer familiar doctrines they have embraced for a long time. After all, they might be branded as renegade and lose their friends if they should decide to embrace change. So for convenience and comfort, they would rather let friends and familiarity dictate their beliefs.

But if they had taken the trouble to scrutinise the issues at hand in light of the Bible, they would have arrived at the truth. And they would know the steps needed to stop believing in error. But they often remain adamant, fiercely resistant to change. 

                                                                       

Unlike the Bereans (Acts 17:11) who were impartial and open-minded to the truth, which serious Bible study would unveil, many believers are not diligent and vigilant enough. Thus, they are led along the slippery slope of deception and destructive heresy (2 Peter 2:1).
                                                      

Another key reason why people persist in false doctrine is that it is so soothing that it tickles itching ears. It feeds their natural human tendency to gravitate towards blessings and comfort.

• Isn’t it good to know that God never gets angry with us, never points out our faults and never convicts us of sin? http://bit.ly/1OczgqH

• Isn’t it good to know that all our future sins are automatically forgiven? http://bit.ly/18wc9Rb

• Isn’t it good to know that once we are saved, we will remain saved (OSAS)—no matter what we do or fail to do? http://bit.ly/1MPWDB0

Spiritual detox and rehabilitation are not easy to achieve. Indeed, it is difficult to purge false beliefs from our system—not when false teachings have been ingrained in our system for many years.

                                                                       

However, when the truth illuminates our spirit, with the Holy Spirit's help, we will be set free.

Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:31-32 (NLT)

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