""Beware lest anyone take you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." (Colossians 2:8)
"....according to Christ." This is how we test everything!
The independent, evangelical, and charismatic churches have developed just as much "tradition" as the mainline denominational churches which they tend to vilify. All have their, "....and not according to Christ", practices. Beware!
"....according to Christ", is the way we, "test the spirits." This is the way of life itself. "....according to Christ", keeps us focused in the Godhead, the Blessed Trinity, the very, "....path of life...," of which the Bible speaks.
Father, in Jesus' Name, keep me ever in, "....according to Christ." Amen.
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There will be three hours of Scripture reading, Good Friday, from 12:00 to 15:00 in the CCE Building
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
