“For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain” (1 Thessalonians 3:5).
Can a fellowship be led astray? Read for yourself: yes, it can. The tempter will temp with whatever can lead people astray. Do not think it could not happen to you. Look around you. Many who once displayed faithfulness now act as if there were no faith at all. This does not mean being paranoid, but only diligent and steadfast. Hold to the truth delivered once for all in Christ.
Lord, where there are errors in my thinking, correct them. Where I have wandered, bring me back to the safe ground. Where I am waffling, show me the firm place to stand my ground. Let my response be “no” every time to the tempter and “yes” every time to You. You have bought me and brought me through grace to this place. Guide me Lord in the way of truth You have established.
Holy Spirit, You know my heart and where I have wandered. Keep bringing me back to the safe place established by Christ that I call grace. Guide me in Your goodness to flee from the wicked one and run into Your arms of grace and mercy. Through all things, help me to hold fast to the truth which has come down through the ages. Be my guide and direction and keep me in the narrow way of truth. Amen.
