This looks like the attitude we should have towards some that are obviously preaching another gospel.
2 Timothy 2:24-26 (NASB)
[SUP]24 [/SUP] The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
[SUP]25 [/SUP] with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
[SUP]26 [/SUP] and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
As we preach and teach the true gospel of the grace of God - this will shine the light and the darkness will flee. There is a certain blindness that comes from works-based mindsets and these religious strongholds in our minds can be the toughest to come out of.
We think we are "defending the faith" - but we could be just "defending our church teachings".
2 Timothy 2:24-26 (NASB)
[SUP]24 [/SUP] The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
[SUP]25 [/SUP] with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
[SUP]26 [/SUP] and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
As we preach and teach the true gospel of the grace of God - this will shine the light and the darkness will flee. There is a certain blindness that comes from works-based mindsets and these religious strongholds in our minds can be the toughest to come out of.
We think we are "defending the faith" - but we could be just "defending our church teachings".