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| ¡°And his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice.¡± ( John 10:4-5 , NIV ) |
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We are warned of the terrible damage false teachers will do (2 Peter 2:1), but to whom? Should we be afraid that we will unwit-tingly fall prey to false teachers in our midst? How can we protect the flock from these predators with evil motives? Should we avoid listening to teaching that is challenging and thought-provoking because it might lead us astray? How can we be sure we know the truth and follow accordingly?
Jesus reassures us that if we are His sheep we will know His voice and we will never follow a stranger. Through-out scripture we are told to discern false teaching and assured that we can if we listen to the Good Shepherd¡¯s voice. How? ¡°By their fruit you will recognize them.¡± Jesus assures us that ¡°He who belongs to God hears what God says.¡±
He calls us to open our hearts and minds to His message. Paul said he rejoiced even when Christ was preached from false motives (Philippians 1:18). If we tune our ears to the Master¡¯s voice we will know the difference between truth and falsehood wherever it is spoken. ¡°He who has ears, let him hear.¡± |
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Lord, help us resist the temptation to close ourselves off from ideas and thoughts that are new. Grant us the courage to listen for Your voice in every situation and the faith to know we can hear it. In Jesus¡¯name. Amen. - OTIS BASKIN, Malibu, California |
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