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Some of the teachings that are coming out of some churches today are just off. And some are down right ridiculous\\u2014mixing worldviews and new age teachings to make some convoluted mix of what we call progressive Christianity. And I\\u2019m embarrassed to say I not only believed some of this stuff, I TAUGHT IT. God forgive me.\\xa0

Since scripture instructs us to not neglect gathering together, how do you find a church that is faithful to the text and doesn\\u2019t just tickle your ears?\\xa0

May I suggest that you apply the Berean principle. Acts 17:11 lays that out for us.\\xa0

The Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.\\xa0

So let\\u2019s be like the Bereans and examine some of these false (but common) teachings floating around a church near you.\\xa0

False teaching #1: Manifesting\\xa0

There is a new age teaching out there that basically says what you speak, envision, and think will come to pass, also known as the law of attraction.\\xa0

The idea that Christians can name it and claim it or \\u2018speak\\u2019 something into existence is not only nonsense, it\\u2019s witchcraft.\\xa0

From vision boards to decreeing and declaring, many Christians have tried to take the sovereign will of God into their own hands. \\xa0

Those who follow the \\u201cdecree and declare\\u201d formula make such statements as \\u201cI decree and declare that I am healed,\\u201d or \\u201cI decree and declare my family will be wealthy.\\u201d \\xa0

Humbly asking God for things in prayer is replaced by decreeing those things to happen, and then calling it faith.\\xa0

Don\\u2019t get me wrong, I\\u2019m all for watching the words of my mouth and boldly declaring God\\u2019s truth, but the power to speak things into existence is referred to Romans 4:17.

As it is written: \\u201cI have made you a father of many nations.\\u201d[a] He is our father in the sight of God, in whom He believed\\u2014the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.\\xa0

Did you catch that? It says GOD calls things that were not\\u2014NOT us. \\xa0

Instead, look for teachers who encourage you to keep your life surrendered to the sovereign will of God. And stick to making your decrees according to biblical truth and not personal preference.\\xa0

False teaching #2: Emotionalism

Emotionalism isn\\u2019t so much taught as it is assumed. Stirring the emotions of the crowd is often mistaken for a \\u2018powerful\\u2019 move of God.\\xa0

Emotionalism in the church is a reaction based upon feeling. It\\u2019s often very expressive, but devoid of true worship.\\xa0

I\\u2019m not saying that everyone who has expressive moments are simply responding emotionally, but many are.\\xa0

True worship is not just a surface reaction to a strong drumbeat or lyrics to a cool new song.

True worship is a reverence for a holy God and it is a direct response to our awe and wonder of His majesty.\\xa0

There\\u2019s nothing wrong with great music and a beautiful atmosphere. But God doesn\\u2019t need us to conjure up a false move of the holy spirit. He\\u2019s plenty powerful to reach every hurting heart and sorry sinner.\\xa0

False teaching #3: Me-ology\\xa0

Are you a part of a church that makes the Bible all about you?\\xa0

Yes, there should be proper application of biblical truth to your life, but that\\u2019s only a small portion.\\xa0

In many \\u2018Me-ology\\u2019 churches, it\\u2019s all about ME. My decision, my battles, my experience, my truth\\u2014it\\u2019s all about me.\\xa0

In an effort to be seeker friendly, the gospel message has been watered