Do Not Depart from the Faith

Scripture warns believers that they can turn away from the faith by giving heed to teaching that contradicts the truth.

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Believers must remain steadfast in the faith and refuse teachings that lead them away from the truth of God's Word.

• Scripture warns that some will depart from the faith by giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
• Teaching influences the way people understand and respond to spiritual matters.
• A teaching should not be accepted merely because it sounds spiritual or is presented in a religious setting.
• Remaining in the faith requires attention to what is being taught and whether it agrees with Scripture.
• A person can remain outwardly involved in religious activities while becoming confused about what the faith teaches.
• Recognizing error requires returning to the truth of God's Word rather than relying only on impressions or claims made by others.

• Examine what you believe in the light of Scripture.
• Do not accept a teaching merely because a respected person presents it.
• Compare spiritual claims with the teaching and context of God's Word.
• Be willing to correct your understanding when Scripture exposes an error.
• Continue growing in your knowledge of the faith rather than assuming you already understand everything.
• Hold firmly to the truth of God's Word when other teachings contradict it.