Alētheia

(By David Hersey) The first question we must address is whether right and wrong exist in religion.  Now this may seem like a simple question to answer for us here today, but  Many people today claim that sincerity is all that matters—that  as long as  a person believes something, God will accept it. Yet Jesus said,  “ 15   Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves”  Matthew 7:15 The very existence of false teachers shows that truth and error both exist. This lesson examines New Testament warnings about false religion, man-made doctrines, and the danger of sharing in or approving falsehood. Truth and Error Both Exist Jesus taught that truth is absolute and can be known. In John 8:31–32, He said,  “ 31   If  you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  32  Then you will know the truth  and the truth  will set  you free.” John 8:31-32 I have a fr...

The scripture I’m using this morning as a basis for this lesson is I Thessalonians 5:16-18 which reads –   “ 16  Rejoice always,  17  pray continually,  18  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This c oming Thursday, we’ll gather around tables filled with food and surrounded by family. We will think about the four “F’s” – food, family, fellowship, and football. Our national Thanksgiving holiday puts us in a frame of mind of being thankful for all we have, a day to remember all that Jehovah has done for us. Thanksgiving though is not just a day on the calendar; it’s an attitude of the heart and for Christians it’s an attitude which we should hold onto and celebrate every day. Notice in the scripture just read - when the apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, he told them to  “…give thanks  “ in ”  all circumstances;” I Thessalonians 5:18a   Paul did not say “for” all circumstances, he said “...