In Revelation chapter’s 2 & 3, Jesus is addressing the churches in Asia…
False Doctrine – what is it?
If the Word of God is sound doctrine, even good doctrine, I think it is safe to say that false doctrine is anything that is not the Word of God! Does that make sense? That’s not too hard to understand 🙂
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Why is false doctrine bad?
Well, for starters, it is NOT the truth. Jesus said to those which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32).
Anything that is philosophy, vain deceit, or the traditions of men will spoil you (Colossians 2:8, Matthew 15).
The Word of God illuminates the ways of God – the ways of life – and the way to live His life of love, faithfulness & joy.
The Word of God also illuminates the ways/rudiments of the world (Colossians 2:8 & 1 John 2:15-17) – all those things to avoid … “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.(Proverbs 4:15).
How can you continue in His word if you don’t know it, obey it, and confess it?
The Word of God is instruction. False doctrine is false instruction … follow after false doctrine, and you will end up in the wrong place …
Instead, lose the false doctrine that holds you back from knowing intimacy with Him. Stay in His presence, seek His face, and shine with the love and glory of God!