| Home | eBooks |
| Devotions | Podcasts |
| Articles | Church Suppliers |
| Videos | Our Writers |
| About Us | Find Church Jobs |
We are settling for far less than we have been offered. Christian leaders are a well-educated but sometimes we’re deceived. Fortunately, the truth will make us free.
God’s promises
“…to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19).
“His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” (2 Peter 1:3-4).
The danger
“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation…” (Hebrews 2:1-3).
“For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work… according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:7-10).
Our response
“Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” (2 Peter 3:11-12).
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Romans 12:2).
“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:10).
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” (Hebrews 12:1).
“You therefore must endurehardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier” (2 Timothy 2:3-4).
It seems we have some radical choices to make. Most of these passages are so familiar to us, but they have become a form of Christian cliché. It has become our habit to give them mental assent, but rarely allow them to challenge our mindset and our engagement with the world.
We must force ourselves to answer the question, Where am I deceived?
Be careful; answering the question will feel like a great accomplishment. Your carnal mind will congratulate you and then distract you into something else. Commit yourself to the battle which has just begun. With that in mind, I conclude with these truths:
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lordand in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10).
“For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirityou put to death the deeds of the body, you will live” (Romans 8:13).
In the Lord and by the Spirit, all things are possible—including choosing a different mind-set.
Photo source: istock
 | Rob Streetman serves the body of Christ as President of two parachurch ministries: inLight Consulting (a workplace transformation ministry) and 2:2 Collective (a unity and church growth ministry). He is the author of two books: The Map Maker and A Storm is Coming. Rob’s heart desires is to encourage, edify and equip Christian leaders as disciple-makers and transformation agents—that they would become houses that stand in the storms of this life. He previously worked in various IT industry positions. Learn More » |
Have you ever felt the pull to full-time ministry work as a missionary or pastor? If not, you can still make a Kingdom impact without quitting your current job. In this eBook, you will learn the four essentials that can change your perspective of work, your workplace, and most importantly, your heart.
 | Rich Frazer is President of Spiritual Overseers Service (SOS) International, a global training ministry equipping … |
 | Tom Harper is publisher of BiblicalLeadership.com and executive chairman of Networld Media Group, a business-to-business … |
 | Greg's life mission statement focuses on his life passion, which is “to strengthen the great … |
 | Copyright © 2025 Networld Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Already a member? Sign in below.
