Misleading Persuasions
Some of a church’s greatest dangers can come from within by people who add requirements onto the gospel. Don’t be lured away from the beauty of grace by misleading persuasions.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Obedience
Misleading Persuasions
Some of a church’s greatest dangers can come from within by people who add requirements onto the gospel. Don’t be lured away from the beauty of grace by misleading persuasions.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Observations
- Jesus said, “It is finished;” so stop living like He left something for you to complete (5:2).
- If you pick one rule necessary to earn salvation, you’re signing up for all of them (5:3).
- You won’t grow closer to Jesus by living like you don’t need Him (5:4).
- God cares more about a heart full of faith than a life full of rituals (5:5-6).
- Even small compromises can have churchwide consequences (5:7-9).
- If you confuse God’s church, you’ve picked a fight with God (5:10-12).
Applications
- Ears: If your spiritual sounding board puts more pressure on you than praise on Jesus, they’re not sharing good news.
- Mouth: If you’re not using God’s Word, don’t claim to speak for Him.
- Heart: If you understand grace, your instinct will be love, not legalism.
