“Sometimes there just isn't any logical answer!”

Sunday, March 04, 2018

When you read II Timothy 4:2-4, one can’t help but wonder why anyone who wants to go to heaven and wants to continue to worship God, turns to false teaching? Even though the apostle answers that question by saying that people will turn their away from the truth and turn aside to fables (vs. 4), we are still left wondering why anyone would do that?

I realize that there isn’t any good reason why people would leave the truth and cling to anything else. Even though the following just doesn’t seem right, here are some possible answers as to why someone would leave the truth and follow lies:

1. There is comfort in numbers and that’s what the majority does (Matt. 7:13-14).

2. The gospel is considered foolishness and there is no desire to be connected with foolishness ( Cor. 1:23)

3. The gospel message doesn’t allow for “enjoyment” of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, or the pride of life (I Jn. 2:16).

4. The preaching of the gospel demands that one make changes in their life, and there is a desire to stay the same (II Pet. 3:18).

5. The preaching of the gospel doesn’t make one happy playing the hypocrite (Matt. 15:7-9).

6. Standing fast in the gospel can cause one to be at odds with their own family (Matt. 10:34-35).

7. Practicing what the gospel teaches will prevent one from gaining the praise of men (Lk. 6:26).

8. Rejecting the gospel will be upsetting at first, but soon the lies will seem like truth once the conscience is seared (I Tim. 4:1-2).

9. By preaching a “different gospel” you will have more success since it will be more appealing to the masses (Gal. 1:6-9).

10. Since the gospel can’t be changed, if one turns to fables, they will feel like they have more control and not be governed by limitations (Col. 3:17).

11. Without hearing the gospel, a person can now favor foolish flattery and empty praise (Prov. 7:5).

12. Leaving the gospel will be much easier and it will take very little effort to go down another road (Jn. 14:6).

13. Following the gospel involves church discipline. By leaving it, you can go where it isn’t done (I Cor. 5:1-10).

14. By not appreciating those who preach the gospel and point the finger, one can leave and go where it isn’t taught. Then you can point the finger at those who do teach it (II Cor. 11:5-15).

15. One can leave the gospel and believe lies because it makes them “feel” good. But it will be temporary (Heb. 11:25).

Chuck

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