Believe it or not, there was a time when I was this young. A time when very simple things amazed me. To this day, I still remember how much fun I had playing with pots and pans as a VERY small child.
But, that was then, a more uncomplicated existence. Things have changed, I grew up (and then some). I went from childhood to young adult and beyond.
Then, one day I heard THE Truth of THE GOSPEL. I studied it, prayed about it and debated it with others. Finally, I obeyed it!
God changed my life and I will never, ever go back on my commitment to God. I am very sorry to say that not everyone is like me. Others I have known were drawn away to something other than THE TRUTH.
Why? The reasons are as varied as the people who have followed error; but family, friends and captivating preachers are near the top of the list.
And the problem is not a new one...
Galatians 1 (World English Bible)
6 I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different “good news”; 7 and there isn’t another “good news.” Only there are some who trouble you, and want to pervert the Good News of Christ. (emphasis added) 8 But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any “good news” other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. 9 As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you any “good news” other than that which you received, let him be cursed.
1 Corinthians 13 (WEB)
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.
There is only one hope, one way to heaven- Jesus. Believe it, because that is correct. Listen to what the Scriptures teach and NOTHING ELSE!!!
Be mature in your thinking and be steadfast in your adherence to the truth!!
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