2 Corinthians 4:3 KJV “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost.”

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Ever had folks pretend to be believers and then try to get you to question everything you believe in? They are, “Them that are lost.” They’re so friendly at first but in due time their true colors show. I’ve heard them say things like, “There’s no such thing as right or wrong.” “There is no absolute truth.” “Jesus is an alien from outer space.” I’ve heard many weird arguments over the years to disprove God. The Devil repackages old lies as new ones. Those whose practice is to refute God are lost.

It is noble to share God’s truth with folks who have questions about our faith. (1 Peter 3:15-16) It is not to quarrel with those whose questions are smokescreens to get us to doubt what we believe. We’re cautioned:

Titus 3:9-11 KJV “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. [10] A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; [11] Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.”

God says to avoid controversies. People who love engaging in them are warped, sinful, and self-condemned. They’re lost. Have nothing to do with them God says. This can be very tough when someone you love is corrupt. It is not our job to force-feed people the truth. Jesus put it this way:

Matthew 7:6 ESV “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”

Attacks are what will result from debating with quarrelsome individuals. When asked questions about our faith it’s a good idea to pray to God for guidance. This works! He will reveal to us folks’ motives and let us know how to proceed or not. 

Proverbs 9:7-9 NLT “Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return. Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt. [8] So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you. [9] Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.”

Our enemy (the Devil) is tricky. He will bring some to us who seem to believe what we do, or say they want to learn about God. The whole time they’re setting us up for a prolonged debate. Don’t fall for it. Once you discern a person’s goal is to get you to doubt your faith politely end the conversation. If someone who claims to be a believer does this do what the Bible says: warn them once, then warn them a second time. If they still want to engage in controversy after that have nothing to do with them. You can be sure that such are warped, sinful, and self-condemned. They are, “Them that are lost.”

Romans 16:17 NLV “I ask you, Christian brothers, watch out for those who make trouble and start fights. Keep your eye on those who work against the teaching you received. Keep away from them.”

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