The devil doesn't mind if you go to church on Sunday, so long as Netflix and TikTok disciples you the rest of the week.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" - Romans 12:2
Sound doctrine is important but it is not enough. It must be fanned to flame in our hearts by the indwelling Spirit.
IOW, sound doctrine must lead to affections for God, which inevitably produces spiritual fruit. Otherwise, we fall into the trap of dead orthodoxy.
Christian men, surround yourself with other Christian warriors. Ones who will constantly point you to Jesus and the Bible. Ones who will push you to lead and love your family deeper. And ones who will be there to encourage you and one another.
The "best of us" on our best day are still not good enough to get into Heaven when we die.
We cannot trust in our good works.
We must trust in the works and Person of Jesus Christ for salvation.
What kind of series and movies you watch...
What kind of books you read...
What kind of social media accounts you follow...
What kinds of websites you visit...
Will speak VOLUMES about your relationship with God.
Honor Christ with all that you do.
We’ve become experts at asking forgiveness for things we had nothing to do with 200 years ago, and we fail to ask forgiveness for what we did 20 minutes ago.
Alistair Begg
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
- Psalm 56:3-4 ESV