May hearts be firmly established in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb 13:9). #GraceAlone
MORNING WATCH NOTES:
PRAYING FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CHURCH AND NATION:
Verse eight links the exhortation to emulate faithful leaders who have taught truth from God‘s word (v7), with the notion of being deceived by “strange doctrines“ (v8). (Note: Gal 1:9). God‘s word will never change (Mat 24:35; 1Pe 1:23–25). Neither will the sacrifice and life teachings of Christ ever change.
To entertain some strange new teachings that center on keeping certain rules and rituals (or any other teachings, doctrines and philosophies of this world) will profit us nothing (Heb 9:10; Rom 14:17; 1Co 8:1). The heart (seat of spiritual understanding) must be grounded in the grace of God. There is no other standing with Christ.
Father, keep my heart firmly grounded in the grace of Christ.
The Prayer Sentry 