One Degree Off

What would happen if you had a compass, headed for the North Pole, and your compass was faulty? What if it was only one degree off true North? If you were starting in South Georgia where I live, there’s a good chance you would end up in the Atlantic Ocean and never reach your destination. A compass is only good if it’s accurate. If your goal is true north, then one degree off keeps leading you further and further away from your stated destination. Continue reading “One Degree Off”

Virtual Reality and Your Faith

We live in a multi-media culture. We’ve come a long, long way from the first video games like Pong and Pac-man. While we were fascinated by the “action” of these games, they pale in comparison to today’s virtual reality games. Whether sports or war, the characters look real and the action seems lifelike. It’s frightening when you think about it. Continue reading “Virtual Reality and Your Faith”

The Danger of Mixing Truth and Error

Satan is always looking for ways to trap, confuse, or dilute believers. If he can find a crack in the door, he will make every effort to mix truth and error, all the while saying, “Just be open minded.”  Satan does far greater damage as the angel of light than as a roaring lion.

The most gullible fall into several categories. New believers who aren’t well-versed in Scripture can be tricked into the traps of emotionalism and fanaticism. Older believers, tired of business as usual at the church, can look for some new teaching or teacher who tickles their ears. Continue reading “The Danger of Mixing Truth and Error”