Will welcome correction
The apostle Paul writes,
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17.
The apostle Paul also wrote,
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:12,13.
The one thing I see here in North America is that Christians don’t seem to do a good job at keeping their own house clean so to speak.
When someone, be it a pastor, teacher, evangelist or for that matter a layman uses scripture incorrectly no one seems to correct them.
Part of this is due to freedom of speech laws. (Laws which are good and can used right help with the spread of the Gospel of Christ).
Part of it however is what I see is a reluctance to stand up to teachers, preachers, and evangelists. People in authority within the church.
Now don’t get me wrong there can be differences of opinion on some interpretation of scripture. At least on minor points. The core beliefs however should never be compromised.
The trouble comes when men and women deliberately misuse scripture for personal gain or other reasons and thus lead people astray.
Such people can bring dishonour to God among those outside the church.
It is therefor imperative that we correct wrong teaching.
After all if a person is teaching things incorrectly by mistake or because they were taught wrong in the first place. I’m sure if they are sincerely following Christ would welcome the correction.
What do you think?
Please think about it.
