Test All Things.

     But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil.
                     1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 NASB

     I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
                                        Acts 20:29-30 NASB

     These are evil days that we live in. Even within the church, we must beware of being led astray, through false teaching. Paul speaks of false teachers coming in like savage wolves, seeking to lead people astray. What makes this so subtle is the fact that these teachers will arise from within our own ranks. People will be so easily carried of by deception, if they are not on constant guard.
     That is why we must test all things. The pastor's sermon, does it line up with the bible? How about the guest speaker? Does he bring a "new teaching", something that has never been heard before, or maybe never accepted before?
     Lining up with biblical revelation is the key. Just because it sounds good does not mean that it is right doctrine. If it can't be shown from God's written word, it is a false teaching, and should be shunned.
     We live in such a careless age when people are blindly accepting every new wind of doctrine. Our souls are at stake, the souls of our families and friends are at stake. We will study for doctorates and diplomas for earthly purposes. How much more should we study to show ourselves approved, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15)?