Before doing this study, please read the 1-minute devotion Trojan Horse Enemies as an introduction.
Christians fall prey to Satan's twisted teachings because he appeals to our fallen human nature and he often uses misuses Scripture. Remember, he actually had the nerve to use Scripture when tempting Jesus! (Matthew 4:1-11)
Just like the Trojan horse appeared to be a gift to the citizens of Troy, Satan packages his lies to look like something good and loving. The goal is to make us more legalistic or more selfish. If Satan can't turn us against the Lord, he tries to prevent us from genuinely worshipping and serving Him.
1. How does Paul's charge to Timothy speak to the problem of false philosophies in the Church?
2 Timothy 4:1-4: "In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths."
2. What is the key to avoiding Trojan horse lies in the church?
2 Timothy 2:15: "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."
Knowing and correctly handling God's Word is the foundation of genuine faith. It's essential for our growth as Christians and our understanding of the true and living God.
How might you improve your understanding of God's Word? Christians should be Life-Long Students of Jesus.
Copyright 2013, Gail Burton Purath, BiteSizeBibleStudy.com, edited and updated in 2021.
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