Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Do you know the Scriptures? If not how will you ever know if your church is leading you to your desired destination, Heaven?
Eternity is a long time and if you have put your faith in man and that man is spiritually blind then you are following a blind man to the Pit.
God's Word is the only source of truth, you must be familiar with the Word to discern your church's course into eternity, Heaven or Hell are the only destinations once you leave the body behind.
2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
The following are three examples of presenting the form of Godliness while straying from the Scripture.
Catholic
Episcopal
In the past seven days we see the Pope being Charged with horrific crimes and now resigning.
When you stand before the Lord blaming the pastor won't help your case at all, your eternal destination is totally your own responsibility. Time is short and it is your future please find the time to make correct choices and be careful who you follow.
If church leaders can be deceived then maybe you could too; make very careful choices, eternity is a long time to review your regrets for not doing your own due diligence.
Amen
