"See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ."(Col. 2:8) Paul is reminding the believers in the church at Colosse not to become entangled again after they have been set free from false teaching through their faith in Christ.
It never stops, the temptation to fall for the allure of human philosophy. As Augustine said, when asked why he became enslaved by false philosophy, "It seemed so reasonable." And, it does have some appeal to our limited reasoning.
You've heard it or seen the ads: "Seven steps to becoming a millionaire"; "Six ways to increase your personality power", "God helps those who help themselves"or "Harnessing the power within yourself."
The hollowness and deceit of these claims is realized when following them leaves us empty. As to helping oneself, and thinking,"Then God will help me". Well, that is an invitation to disaster. It is always wise to start with God because the way to proceed is with His help. By coming under His authority, the One who knows the beginning and the ending of everything, there is a sure, positive result. How much better to trust in the LORD than oneself?
Seek the truth in the scriptures and God will clear the clouds of deception and confusion away by shining the light into the darkness and exposing the fallacies in human thinking and of habitual, meaningless, man made traditions. It is for freedom we have been set free, and don't we love it! And don't we thank and praise our God for leading us daily. Start with Christ, not with some person's ideas and opinions. Start with and end with truth found in seeking Him. Doma
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