The One Who Called You

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel – not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are confusing you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed! As we have said before, so now I repeat, if anyone proclaims to you a gospel contrary to what you received, let that one be accursed!

Galatians 1:6-9

Without His truth ringing in our heads, we are bound to go off track.

Look at the early Christians. False teachers filled their heads with misinformation, saying that salvation and spiritual growth could be attained only through keeping the requirements of the law. When Paul heard this he was astonished at how quickly they had gotten off track.

It is not just false teachers who lead us astray. When you hear things that indicate if it feels good you should do it, or some reference to those with the most toys winning, you have gotten off track.

Intimacy with Christ requires us to keep sharp, keep our minds open and to learn the facts about Him that make us want to get close to Him.

Each day, ask Jesus to be with you, to be in you.

To stay on track, let God guide your thinking.

Our Daily Bread – October 28, 2008