The fast pace of world evangelism is feeding the wolves. Sheep are dying at a pace faster than ever. The problem? Decisions are taking precedence over discipleship. In the process, there is an ever widening gap between the numbers who are deciding for Christ and those who are being discipled. The wolves are eating the difference.
Is it time to increase the pace of training and discipleship? Is it any worse to offer Christ to people who, after having decided for Him, lose their faith for lack of training in Christian living, Bible study, sound theology, and apologetics? Could this be the point of Jesus' story in Luke 11:23-26, where an evil spirit, having been cast out of a person, rounds up seven more spirits to re-inhabit the poor man?
The parable of the sower (Mat. 13:1-9) should also give us pause. Is it any joy that so many sprang up "quickly" and then "withered" (vs. 5,6) or were eventually choked? The former "quickly falls away" because of "trouble and persecution" (vs. 21). The latter is choked by the "worries" and cares of this life (vs. 22). In both cases, there is no fruit and the metaphorical wolves have been fattened.
Untaught to to apply the truth to all levels of reality, unskilled in contextualizing Biblical truth in a way so that it transforms their worldview and their way of living, these believers are food for the wolf of false teaching, which will kill the soul and God's kingdom will be hindered.
Is it fair to suggest that our massive evangelistic campaigns are one giant feeding and breeding ground for the enemy? No, but are we honestly willing to face the problem of the masses of untaught, undiscipled believers?
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Today’s technology combined with social networking is becoming a very effective way to “get the word out” and you can help AIM by doing just that! Send out a message to your friends on Facebook asking them to become fans of Asia International Mission, and please consider making a donation Now.
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Thank you for being on the frontlines of ministry to the unreached this week as you pray! We are deeply grateful for your significant investment in the expansion of Christ’s kingdom.
The parable of the sower (Mat. 13:1-9) should also give us pause. Is it any joy that so many sprang up "quickly" and then "withered" (vs. 5,6) or were eventually choked? The former "quickly falls away" because of "trouble and persecution" (vs. 21). The latter is choked by the "worries" and cares of this life (vs. 22). In both cases, there is no fruit and the metaphorical wolves have been fattened.
Untaught to to apply the truth to all levels of reality, unskilled in contextualizing Biblical truth in a way so that it transforms their worldview and their way of living, these believers are food for the wolf of false teaching, which will kill the soul and God's kingdom will be hindered.
Is it fair to suggest that our massive evangelistic campaigns are one giant feeding and breeding ground for the enemy? No, but are we honestly willing to face the problem of the masses of untaught, undiscipled believers?
__________________________________________________________________________________
Today’s technology combined with social networking is becoming a very effective way to “get the word out” and you can help AIM by doing just that! Send out a message to your friends on Facebook asking them to become fans of Asia International Mission, and please consider making a donation Now.
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Thank you for being on the frontlines of ministry to the unreached this week as you pray! We are deeply grateful for your significant investment in the expansion of Christ’s kingdom.
Prayer Requests
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