Who's Fooling Who?
Pointing out error, generally doesn't go down well,
But seldom has it ever with those ones we need to tell.
However, just as troubling, is that those who wrong condemn,
Some say are just reflecting something wrong that’s within them.
Now, where would that place Jesus, given such a thing were true,
Or even His disciples, who pointed out error too?
What would this make of Scripture, instructing Christians strongly
To be bold in speaking out, should God’s Word be used wrongly?
It's (clearly) just another ploy that the devil’s introduced
To counter opposition to the error that he's produced.
It's all part of a psychology that he's sprinkled with lies;
One that’s convinced so many, due to its religious guise.
Satan doesn't want the truth (that he’s trying hard to hide)
To take root within those hearts where God wants it to reside.
So he makes the one who’s right appear as though they are wrong;
Something that those who speak the truth have suffered all along.
When we discredit others though, who rightly wrong condemn,
It’s something wrong within us, we’re projecting on to them.
And that's the kind of foolish thing some resisting spirits do,
When confronted with something that’s different to their view.
Could it be that things they heard had hit where God intended,
Pointing out the kind of things that they didn't want amended?
Was the source they heard it from then foolishly rejected,
And the wrong within themselves, upon that source projected?
Such is how we fool ourselves, and then hurt the Christian cause,
While the old devil laughs at us, and gives himself applause.
Trying to convince ourselves that something wrong is right,
Isn’t something we would do if truly walking in God’s light.
Yes, with some, it is the case, that what they’re saying fits them,
But rightful pointing out of wrong, we should never condemn.
So, don’t treat one as the other, it just aids Satan’s game,
Because, within your thinking, he just wants them seen the same.
Don’t mistake the right in some for wrongs within another,
But seek the light of Scripture that falsehood will uncover.
Keep an eye on what you’re told, and the ones who ought to know,
Lest they be the ones who plant any seeds God would not grow.
Yes, it's simply a case of addition or subtraction,
For they’re either adding light, or lessening light, by infraction.
Either they’re improving things, or simply making things worse,
Thus, who you choose to listen to, will bring a blessing or curse.
By Lance Landall
The
biblical challenge is not to avoid truth that is controversial, but to
speak the truth in love.
The Bible says blessed are the peace
makers, not blessed are the peace keepers.