When others are deconstructing all around us, how can we be sure to keep our faith in our Savior? Today we're looking at Paul's advice to Timothy on how to keep the faith in the face of doubt and disbelief.
1 Timothy 4:1-5
4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
NOTES
3 Reasons Why People Depart From Faith:
1. Devotion to Lying Spirits
2. Believing Teachings of Demons
3. Agreeing with Man-Made Rules
Response: We will not depart from faith in Jesus.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What common ways do you see Satan's activity in our world?
2. Read 1 John 4:1-3. How would you go about "testing the spirits"?
3. What distractions to your faith do you find difficult?
4. Read Hebrews 6:4-6. When people depart from faith, how do you understand it?
5. What are some ways to help your faith become stronger?
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