Ask Pastor John Distorted Doctrine Destroys Lives
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Jul 7, 2025 Delve into the fundamental connection between sound theology and true love for God. Discover how distorted doctrine can mislead believers and the vital role accurate understanding plays in spiritual growth. Explore the risks of misunderstanding God's character and learn how adhering to biblical teachings provides hope and guidance. This discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating Bible reading into daily life to resist false teachings and foster a deeper relationship with the divine.
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Identifying the True God Matters
- Knowing which God we love is essential; loving a wrongly understood God means loving a falsehood.
- Doctrine is the body of knowledge about the true God and his ways that grounds genuine love for Him.
Grow in Knowledge to Avoid Deception
- The Bible commands us to grow in the knowledge of God to avoid being deceived by false doctrine.
- Spiritual maturity involves growing in doctrine so we are not "tossed to and fro" by every wind of human cunning.
Bad Doctrine Brings Destruction
- False teaching leads to destruction and ruin by drawing believers away through twisted doctrine.
- The danger of bad doctrine is that it causes spiritual destruction and division within the church.
