Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will speak the truth.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: Why should we speak the truth?
Read about It
Read: Romans 16:17–20
Have you ever been taught the wrong way to do something? It can be frustrating and time consuming to have to relearn to do things the right way. Paul told the church in Rome to watch out for people who didn’t speak the truth. He knew that these false teachers could teach the people the wrong way to follow God.
We must also be careful that what we are being taught is the truth found in God’s Word. This means that we must know God’s Word and we must also speak the truth to others. We don’t want others to lead us away from God, and we don’t want to lead others away from God.
Talk about It
| Question 1. What kinds of people does Paul tell us to watch out for?
Answer 1. “People who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught” (Romans 16:17)
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| Question 2. Who does Paul say these false teachers are serving?
Answer 2. Their own personal interests (Romans 16:18)
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| Question 3. What could happen if people follow false teaching?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What are some ways we can tell people aren’t teaching the truth?
Answer 4. See if it matches what the Bible says and what we have been taught. (Romans 16:17)
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| Question 5. Why should we speak the truth?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, protect us from people who don’t speak the truth. Help us to know Your Word and to speak Your truth. Amen.