God Today Devotions 
November 10, 2008

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Romans 16:17-18

The words of men will fail us. They can be beautifully compiled and appear sensible and wise, yet if they are contrary to God’s word, they will not only fail, but can deceive the hearts of those who embrace them. It is not the words of men that we embrace, but God’s. There are many today, even within the confines of the Church, who are calling good evil and evil good. Their words contain portions of the truth, but they know not the truth. The truth is Jesus Christ. When His Spirit dwells within us, it springs forth from our words and deeds. It gives us our portion and is life sustaining. Even though their hearts may be well meaning, their passions are misguided. We are no longer orphans; we know our Father; we recognize His voice, and will certainly not follow after another, regardless of their position or status.

Prayer

Lord, deposit Your word deep within my heart, I receive it with great joy. Let it become rooted and grounded deep inside so that it is a part of all that I am. Give me the wisdom to continue to hear and follow Your voice so that no other voice is able to uproot or choke out the word You have planted. I thank You for the men and women You have raised up to teach us, yet it is Your word that I embrace and follow. Amen.

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