"They" consider the religious leaders to be powerful influencers for their congregations and fellow travelers. So they attempt to compromise the leaders, AKA hireling shepherds or useful idiots, by any means possible, in order to influence and capture their followers
This happens utilzing YouTube as well as a means for unholy outreach. This is why everyone needs to be reading the Bible and feasting on God's Holy Word to make sure that what you are hearing is coming from God and not from the World.
YES, and get into a bible study group who encourage each other. Everyone doesn't have to be 'right' when they speak...we have to hear the thoughts in our heads out loud in the presence of other 'safe' believers in order to draw near to God and find truth. I have found this in a beautiful Adventist church of strong bible believers.... they let me speak and do not shoot me down, they just let me speak and the Word corrects me. I am so blessed! Thank you Father for walking with us and preparing us for YOU.
I'm impressed that you called yourslef a "lapsed" believer. But even more impressed that the Holy Spirit spoke to you and that you are back.
"They" consider the religious leaders to be powerful influencers for their congregations and fellow travelers. So they attempt to compromise the leaders, AKA hireling shepherds or useful idiots, by any means possible, in order to influence and capture their followers
This happens utilzing YouTube as well as a means for unholy outreach. This is why everyone needs to be reading the Bible and feasting on God's Holy Word to make sure that what you are hearing is coming from God and not from the World.
God grant us discernment and wisdom daily
YES, and get into a bible study group who encourage each other. Everyone doesn't have to be 'right' when they speak...we have to hear the thoughts in our heads out loud in the presence of other 'safe' believers in order to draw near to God and find truth. I have found this in a beautiful Adventist church of strong bible believers.... they let me speak and do not shoot me down, they just let me speak and the Word corrects me. I am so blessed! Thank you Father for walking with us and preparing us for YOU.