Reflection:

When I moved to Australia I was terrified by the large spiders. The first place we lived had spider webs stretching over the path to our accommodation, with big spiders just waiting to pounce. Living in fear affected me negatively.

I later discovered Orb spiders are not at all dangerous. Yet, my false beliefs about them hurt me.

There are spiritual forces, and people, who want to lead you astray. Now, don’t dwell on that too much — not everything is a conspiracy. But the apostle John wants to warn us about false teaching, and the harm it can do.

Don’t be surprised at deception and false teaching. Sometimes the false teaching is very obvious. But other times it is more subtle. The good news is we cannot be led astray against our will. “Little children, let no one deceive you.”

How might a person let themselves be led astray? What do they give their attention to? What do they spend their time watching and/or listening to? Who do they give their attention to? Who do they spend their time watching and/or listening to? If you give your attention and agreement to something, or someone, you empower that in your life.

Prayer:

Father, help me and my loved ones live with wisdom and discernment. Holy Spirit please help me as I resolve to test everything by the Bible, and by godly counsel, and hold to what is true.