Knock, knock... who's there?

Wanting to trust everyone is a loving and noble hope.
But do not neglect wisdom - not everyone is trustworthy!

In Matthew 10:16 Jesus said “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves."
Not that serpents are "wise", but know how people tick, they can be sly etc i.e. don't be naive  - BUT do stay innocent and true, in the midst of all this.
We mustn't get paranoid, suspicious or cynical. We so need "trust" in this fallen world!!!
Love always trusts, love always hopes, love always think the best. (see 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
So regarding LOVE  therefore let's receive a "LOVE of the truth". (See 2 Thessalonians 2:10)

Jesus warned us that "deception" would be the main thing in the end times.
Test everything - as scripture says "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (1 John 4:1) and also "Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." (1 Thessalonians 5:19-25)

The Lord, in His kindness, allows us to experience all sorts of environments, with "wolves" and "serpents" present. It's to grow us up!

"For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." (Hebrews 5:13-14)

The Body of Jesus Christ needs a healthy immune system! The "milk" of God's word, like a mother's milk (literally) contains antibodies to build up a babies immune system. Let's get the basics right, but then we must also grow up.

The Lord, placing us in the world but not of it anymore, is like an inoculation against bigger dangers we may face. Mature discernment grows by knowing what the bible actually says and also recognising  The Holy Spirit, bringing to mind, the appropriate scripture. Jesus said He (The Spirit of Truth) will lead you in all truth!!!

Yes God DID really say... He had it all written down for us.
The bible is food for your spirit. Dig in! Like David in the wilderness, learn to "Strengthen yourself in The Lord"


Hope this is of encouragement and witnesses with your spirit
Bless you -

David Robinson