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Temptations.

You need not open that door. Please run.

CHRISTIAN PROSTITUTE

What a crude title for a gospel tract, you’re thinking? Let me explain. A Christian is one whose sins have been forgiven by God, has a new nature  and also lives the life of Christ Jesus in bodily form . To prostitute is to waste a skill or ability on something that is not worth it, in order to make money. For the sake of this letter, let’s take a look at to prostitute again; it is to reduce your original worth in order to be accepted by society or win the approval of men. You’re precious and expensive for you were bought with; “the Precious Blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect ……… and an imperishable seed through the living and enduring Word of God.” My friend, “you’re a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God.”  “Do not conform to the pattern of this fallen world,” “for you’re a stranger and alien just passing through.” You may be like Elijah and say “I am the only one left…..” but know this “those on your side are more than

How to guard against false teachers

 2 Peter 2. 1-3 “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among   you, who will surely bring in destructive heresies, even denying the master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words, their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” Learning to discern truth from error is more and more important these days. Our culture is increasingly interested in spirituality, and numerous groups seek to influence and control those who are not grounded in Scripture. That is why it is absolutely important that we know false teachers and teaching, and how to guard against their lies. False teachers do prey on the Church from without, but they can also arise from within (Acts 20.28-30). The surest way o protect my family, friends and Church from fal