Scripture: 2 John 1: 7-11
Watch out for the false leaders—and there are many of them around—who don’t believe that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human being with a body like ours. Such people are against the truth and against Christ. 8 Beware of being like them and losing the prize that you and I have been working so hard to get. See to it that you win your full reward from the Lord. 9 For if you wander beyond the teaching of Christ, you will leave God behind; while if you are loyal to Christ’s teachings, you will have God too. Then you will have both the Father and the Son.
10 If anyone comes to teach you, and he doesn’t believe what Christ taught, don’t even invite him into your home. Don’t encourage him in any way. 11 If you do, you will be a partner with him in his wickedness.
Scripture Commentary:
We are to do nothing that would encourage the heretics in their propagation of falsehoods. In addition, if believers were to invite them in, such action would show that they approve what the false teachers say and do.
It may seem rude to turn people away, even if they are teaching heresy. But how much better it is to be faithful to God than merely courteous to people!
John condemns the support of those who are dedicated to opposing the true teachings of God. However, he does not condemn hospitality to unbelievers.
False teaching is serious business, and we dare not overlook it.
There are so many false teachings in our world that we might be tempted to take many of them lightly. Instead, we should realize the dangers they pose and actively refuse to give heresies any foothold.
Jesus loves you!
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