7 Lies Christians Believe

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Welcome to Strive for Maturity’s first blogging series!  This series will be dealing with seven lies that we hear on a daily basis from the world.

Unless we are constantly grounded in the truth it can be difficult to know the difference between God’s standard and the world’s lackadaisical ways.

Gain Focus by Stripping The 7 Lies

  1. Authentic Christians Don’t Sin
  2. Marriage Eliminates Sexual Temptation
  3. Godly Maturity is Found in Knowledge
  4. Real Men Don’t Cry
  5. It’s Okay to View Sex on the Boob Tube
  6. The Perfect Church Exists
  7. Spiritual Maturity Just Happens

I’ll be linking to each post when they get published.  Feel free to bookmark this post for easy access to the 7 lies!

Can you think of any other lies we hear on a daily basis?  Share in the comments below.

21 Comments

  1. Matthew Snider / January 10, 2011

    A great list brother – keep working it for the Lord!

    I have read Tender Warrior I don’t know how many times and I still am not sure I am man in God’s eyes.

    Being a man in this world is a tough one for sure!

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 10, 2011

      Thanks for the comment Matthew!

      I know what you mean about it being tough. Like Larry quoted in his post last week “Despite their ‘in control’ exterior, men often feel like impostors and are insecure that their inadequacies will be discovered.”

      I haven’t read Tender Warrior yet. I’ll have to check it out.

      Reply
  2. herbhalstead / January 10, 2011

    One of the things I hear a lot is “My faith is private.” um, no it’s not.

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    • David Knapp / January 10, 2011

      Uh, why don’t you just be blunt about it Herb ;-)

      I can think of at least one scripture why it is not private:

      “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

      Reply
  3. Kevin Martineau / January 10, 2011

    Great series David!

    Here’s one that I thought of: I can love God without loving His church.

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 10, 2011

      Great one Kevin!

      This comes to mind,

      “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” 1 John 4:20-21 (NIV)

      Reply
  4. Duane Scott / January 10, 2011

    I’m looking forward to hearing about each of these topics! Very awesome list.!!!

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 10, 2011

      Thanks Duane. Prayers are appreciated that I don’t disappoint.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous / January 10, 2011

    I’ve never heard one of those beliefs on that list. I dont think even ONE of those is even close to a true christian belief.
    1,4,5 are especially moronic, who would ever believe those?

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 10, 2011

      Thanks for your compliment and being brave enough to give your name ;-)

      Seriously though my hope is to help Christians who may fall for these from time to time.

      #5 probably happens more often than a man would like to admit.

      Thanks for the comment :-)

      Reply
  6. jasonS / January 10, 2011

    Yeah, sounds like a great series. Looking forward to it. There are so many lies we have to combat with the truth. Thanks David.

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 11, 2011

      Glad you are looking forward to it Jason. :-)

      Reply
  7. Tony Alicea / January 11, 2011

    This is going to be a good series, David. Good stuff.

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 11, 2011

      Thanks Tony! I sure do need the encouragement. :-)

      Reply
  8. Helen / January 11, 2011

    #6 is ironic to me. It is hubris to think any organization can remain perfect if I join it. If I thought any group was perfect, I’d have to stay away from it so it could remain so…

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 11, 2011

      Thanks for the comment Helen.

      Now I can’t use that analogy in that post ;-)

      Seriously though I agree with you 100%!

      Thanks :-)

      Reply
  9. Garrett Oden / January 12, 2011

    Fantastic list! Inspired me to write a similar post:
    http://garrettoden.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/7-lies-most-christians-believe/

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 12, 2011

      Thanks for the comment Garrett.

      Thanks for the compliment and I am glad I could inspire you! :-)

      Reply
  10. Donald Borsch Jr. / January 15, 2011

    Just found your blog. Very meaty stuff ya got here!

    I am looking forward to your elaborating on this list.

    To the King Eternal,
    Donald in Bethel, CT

    Reply
    • David Knapp / January 17, 2011

      Thanks for the comment Donald. :-)

      Reply
  11. Kevin Klampe / March 3, 2012

    Just came across this site and thought that this would be helpful to get me back on track in my walk with Christ!

    Reply

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