Psalm
81:9
There
shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Chrissy
was a smart girl. It was hard to understand why she would want to run off to
some strange communal religious group. She had been active at church all her
young life. Then, out of the blue, she started hanging around with a bunch of
college students who belonged to a commune called Light of Life. One day her
parents came home to find a note. All Chrissy's things were gone; she was now a
member of Light of Life.
Thousands
of people turn to cults and sects, hoping to find something Christianity can't
give them. Usually, they don't want to take the responsibility Christ gives to
live a holy and upright life. It is easier to run away to somewhere where the
self doesn't matter so much, then to face the problems right in front of us.
Sadly, there is no place to run. Jesus is the only true answer to a life that
is empty and void. Strange gods come and go. They have no staying power. They
may be attractive for a while, but only God endures forever.
Prayer:
When I get discouraged in my faith, Lord, turn me back to You, that I might
know Your truth. Do not let me be swayed by false teachings that sound so
appealing. Protect me with Your love. Amen.
