Ephesians 4: 14 ” Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth”

I say this often and I’m not about to stop either — I really am amazed by the word of God. God has anticipated every little thing to the last detail, His timing is so perfect in the way He teaches us.

I came across the following picture that was circulating on social media sites…

It didn’t sit well with me at all.

This is not the first time I have seen something and thought to myself, “well that isn’t true!”

I have been knee deep in the book of Ephesians this past week and a half, and this verse struck me.  It really is quite simple. The more we seek God and focus on Him, the more mature we become in the spirit and the more we grow; the more we see things the way God wants us to see them rather than the deceptive way the world portrays them.

Will Smith makes a point that resonates to the competitive, selfish, vengeful and self-fulfilling aspect of human nature. Aspects of human nature that are utterly and completely sinful, aspects we are supposed to overcome. Christ teaches us to love and to love others unconditionally. He doesn’t teach us to just love those who were there for us, or our Christian friends, or our family… He teaches us to love others as we love ourselves as a way of life!

There is so much out there that is deceptive, but if your heart is filled in God’s truth then you can begin to discern between false teachings and the things of God.

As an aside — I write for my church’s blog as well. If you are interested at all – check out:

http://blog.brooklyntabernacle.org/transitions/

Have a blessed rest of your week!