1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
In our day there is much confusion in the Lord's Churches. The enemy is well trained and understands if you create confusion amongst God's people you not only disrupt the peace of a congregation but you also keep them from their God called duties and eventually that group becomes ineffective in the matter of spreading the Gospel. The old saying “divide and conquer” comes into play.
Through the love of the world and the things of the world our enemy has deceived many and has cause much confusion even in the Lord's true churches. Many pastors have given into tickling the ears of the people to stay popular. Many people would rather be a member where they don't have to feel obligated to show up for services or help with the upkeep of the physical and spiritual needs of the church.
As our congregations are getting more aged and the younger generations are showing signs of rebellion against the Lord and His churches many are simply giving up or giving in to the confusion of false doctrines and false preachers for the sake of keeping the doors open.
Notice in our text verse, “For God is not the author of confusion”. If there is confusion and a lack of peace in the place where you attend, know and understand those who bring this are not of God. But praise God He can stop the confusion and bring peace to His people if they will turn from their wicked ways and seek His face through prayer and supplications. He can do it with the congregation intact with all becoming as one in faith or He can weed out those who refuse to repent. Or in the extreme case the Lord has removed the candlestick.
Pray for peace and the continued preaching of the truth in the Lord's churches. As members of the Lord's Bride we should and must be praying for each other daily.
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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