For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. (2 Tim. 4:3-4 NASB)

No doubt, some take the gospel more seriously than others do. Those who take it seriously fully embrace it, while those who don’t, reject what makes them feel uncomfortable. The gospel isn’t helpful advice that could either be accepted or rejected on a whim; it’s the testimony of Jesus Christ. Thus, it deserves our utmost respect and undivided attention. To reject any aspect of it is to reject Jesus.

Those who truly have a desire to serve God will reveal their love for Him by receiving the truth as it is in Jesus, even if it hurts. They won’t regard anything as more important than their relationship with God. Their worship of the Father won’t be given in bits and pieces; rather, they will be eager to take what He gives, and diligent to give what He takes.

If God has been prompting you to change something about your life, then don’t put it off any longer. He has good reason for doing that. How we respond to godly conviction, speaks volumes about how much we love God. Choosing to follow fables instead of walking in the Spirit is to choose death, but to endure sound doctrine is to choose life. Which will you choose?

~ Chris S. Esty