"True Christians forced out of congregations"

As the teachings of false ministers gain in popularity, their followers have gradually grown to be the majority in most congregations. The apostle John records this example: " I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence (domination) among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind (expose) his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren (true Christians), and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church"(3 John 9-10).

As terrible as it sounds, those who were faithful to the teaching of the apostles were expelled from this congregation! They had become the minority. These deceived carnal Christians had chosen to follow Diotresphes, who, in his own lust for power and influence, falsely accused the apostle John. Satan had succeeded in placing "his" minister over this congregation, expelling the faithful servants of Jesus Christ.

Remember, Jesus had already warned His true servants that this would happen: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves" (Matt 7:13-15).

He also said; " Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: "These people(carnal) honor me with their lips, but their hearts are from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men, "You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men" (Mark 7:6-8).

Paul spoke to the Christians in Rome saying; "I urge(recommend) you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned (from the word of God). Keep away from them" (Romans 16:17).  Keep away from who? Anyone that teaches contrary to the word of God! Anyone who adds or takes away from the word of God! Keep away from those who preach watered down messages! Keep away from those who refuse to preach on sin! Refuse to be in a church where there are clicks and Special Anointings! Stop listening to people who tell you that your breakthrough is in them! Stop listening to people that tell you God doesn't speak to you, unless He speaks to the prophet first! And especially those that tell you, that your destiny is in them!

"The enemy is having a field day with carnal Christians who believe that Jesus is alright with anything that they bring from the world into the church". Anytime you can't tell the difference in the church, and the world, that should speak volumes to those who are seeking Jesus Christ...

~Church of God~