Deceptive Philosphies

Colossians 2:8: See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.

Most of the people who hold views are not out to intentionally erode the foundations of the Christian faith. The problem is that their worldview is shaped by principles and beliefs that cannot be found anywhere in the Bible. It's critical that you understand that, just as it's critical for you to develop a rock-solid biblical worldview. What does that mean? It means that everything you believe about God and ultimate truth and humankind and your purpose here on earth can be supported by principles found in th Bible.

Take for example, the value you place on human life. If you genuinely believe in the biblical principle that life is sacred and every person is precious in the eyes of God, your worldview will differ drastically from that of someone who believes all life is a result of chance. As a consequence, you can expect that such things as your attitude toward elderly and the unborn and your political stance will differ as well. Contradictory views and arguments may sound reasonable, but you will not be swayed because your belief is grounded in the truth of the Bible.

If you are not sure what you believe, the time has come to make sure. Examine the claims of Christ and the Bible. Get clear on the larger biblical concepts: God's plan of redemption through the work of Jesus Christ, His activity and intervention in human history. You are an intelligent being, and God ecpects you to use your mind as well as your spirit in developing your faith. You can examine Christianity on an intellectual level without fear of losing your faith, because Christianity and the Bible are both intellectually defensible.

The Bible can withstand your scrutiny, and one of the most important side effects of that scrutiny is that you'll come away with a rock-solid biblical worldview. You'll become acutely aware of the deception and falsehood apparent in other worldviews - all but guaranteeing your immunity to those deceptive viewpoints.


This "My Limited Understanding" or as a good friend of mine put it "My 2 Kobo" on this issue. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.