Confessions of a Former Pastor: How My Uncle Became My Brother

Photo courtesy of Patrick Boatwright

I liked this post from one of my good friends, Patrick.  A post about failures, misconceptions, and myths.  A story of his uncle’s journey to truth.  Check it out here.  Patrick is a free lance photographer based in Columbia, SC.  Follow him on his blog (and check out some of his work) or check him out on Facebook.  For photography inquires, email him at mbirdphotography@gmail.com.

Wisdom Wednesdays: 06.10.09 – Colossians 2:8

It’s that time again…Wisdom Wednesdays!

“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.” Colossians 2:8 

Oh how prevalent are such hollow and deceptive philosophies today, even within our churches.  I am concerned that such philosophies are accepted and followed as they are popular or appear reasonable to our human minds.  Wether disguised  as “new generation,” or traditions of man passed down from generation to generation, be aware of such philosophies, teachings, and ideologies that are based on human reasoning and not divine revelation.  Such things that are not based on Christ but rather the principles of the world are empty of actual truth and deceive and/or lead us astray (takes us captive).

Challenge philosophies of man and this world.  Look to the scriptures.  Base philosophies, teachings, and ideologies on Christ and Christ alone.