It happens all the time. A hurt and broken person comes to the alter and calls on the name of Jesus to rescue them from their sins and self. Then within a short period of time they begin to change and their life transforms. Before you know it they have learned a whole new language (christianeze) which they speak with their new friends. Life is looking better and joy and peace are the character displayed.
In time little things begin to irritate you about the new friends and leaders that are in your life. Their not doing things the way you think they should. They don't raise their hands when they worship. They are not posturing themselves the way they should when they pray. They don't pray before they eat every time. You begin to become critical and the grace that rescued you from the clutches of hell and death no longer is your hearts desire. The idolatrous religious spirit has come in and become your savior.
When you take our eyes off of Jesus your heart naturally will divert its attention to the person in the mirror. This was the warning in Galations for you. Two founders of the two largest false religions in the world both said an angel appeared to them, Mohamed said the angel Gabriel appeared to him and Joseph Smith said the angel Moroni appeared to him. The problem is that the gospel that they are saying was given them is different then the one originally given us by God. They both deny the deity of Jesus Christ.
Keep your eyes and heart on Jesus. Life may not be without its trials and concerns but you will have a perfect peace and joy that only someone can have when you are in the best relationship of your life. A passionate and exciting, fulfilling life for all eternity. So, don't allow your ears to be tickled by the false teachers preaching a gospel different then the one given to you. Do not be lead astray by the gospel of comfort. There is no such gospel and its idolatrous and self seeking, putting yourself up on the cross as the sacrifice for your soul. That sacrifice is rejected by God.
Pastor Patrick
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