How should believers respond to false teachings in light of Ezekiel 13:17? Verse at a glance “As for you, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people…” (Ezekiel 13:17) Recognizing the issue • God identifies self-styled prophets who speak from imagination, not revelation • Their words cloud truth, comfort sin, and lure listeners away from obedience • The Lord’s command: confront, expose, and reject such messages Why false teaching is serious • It misrepresents God’s character (Deuteronomy 13:1-3) • It threatens the purity of the gospel (Galatians 1:6-9) • It shipwrecks faith and harms souls (1 Timothy 1:19-20) Our mandate to respond • Face it—don’t ignore it (echoing “set your face against”) • Test every spirit by Scripture (1 John 4:1) • Speak truth in love but with clarity (Ephesians 4:15) • Guard the flock through sound doctrine (Titus 1:9) • Separate from teachers who refuse correction (Romans 16:17) Practical steps today 1. Stay Word-saturated: read, memorize, and meditate daily 2. Compare every sermon, book, podcast, or online post with the Bible’s plain meaning 3. Embrace a local church that upholds historic, orthodox teaching 4. When error arises, humbly open the Bible and show chapter and verse 5. Encourage leaders who contend for truth; pray for discernment and courage 6. Maintain a gracious tone yet refuse compromise on core doctrines 7. Keep watch over your own heart, lest pride or novelty lure you astray (2 Timothy 4:3-4) Encouragement for the faithful • God sees and will judge deceitful voices (2 Peter 2:1-3) • Truth ultimately prevails; His Word cannot be chained • Standing firm protects both you and those who hear you (1 Timothy 4:16) |
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