False Teaching Continued...

but with all these false teachings, what are we to do?

We are to avoid them according to Romans 16:17 (ESV) which says, I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. We are to avoid such things so that we will not be led astray and be cast into the pit of hell. Listening to false teaching leads us to hell. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24 ESV. Many will try to teach us false teaching to lead us astray and lead us off to hell. 

But how do we avoid such teaching?

The answer is simple and it is found in Romans 12:2 (ESV) which says, 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. We are not to conform to this world but to those things of heaven. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 ESV. We are to continually renew our minds with things of heaven, of God, and of Jesus, and of things of this world.

But with a bombarded world that wants our attention 24/7 with things that are of the earth not of heaven how do we renew our minds and set our minds on such things?

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV. The first thing Is to be rooted in God's word so that our path will lead us to what is above not below. 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV

Prayer is the second one that can us renew our minds about things of heaven. Pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV.

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18 ESV.

The third one is two-fold and that is to submit to God. Therefore Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Then we are to do as it says in 1 Chronicle 16:11 (ESV) which says, Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!  So that we can do as James 4:8 (ASV) which says. draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

God looked down from heaven to see if there were people seeking God are you one of them?

God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind
To see if there is anyone who understands,
Who seeks after God. Psalm 53:2 NASB