Let the Truth of the Gospel be your Anchor

As Senior Pastor of All Nations Aotearoa Church in Auckland, New Zealand, I feel compelled to share this vital message from Galatians 5:7-9. The Apostle Paul's words to the Galatians serve as a timeless warning against the insidious nature of false doctrine.

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You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?

We were running a good race, embracing the liberating truth of the gospel. Yet, as Paul illustrates, error can "cut in" on our spiritual journey. This false teaching, often disguised in spiritual-sounding language, seeks to pull us away from the simplicity and sufficiency of Christ. It's crucial to understand that truth is not merely a concept to be intellectually acknowledged; it is a reality to which we must submit, in which we must walk, and which we must hold with unwavering conviction.

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A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.

The warning that "a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough" is particularly potent. A small distortion of the gospel does not remain contained. It inevitably spreads, influencing every aspect of our lives, our churches, and our thinking. Therefore, we must exercise extreme diligence in guarding what we allow into our hearts and minds. Let us remain steadfastly anchored in the pure truth of the gospel, discerning error, rejecting compromise, and running the race with faithfulness, holding firmly to the truth that sets us free. May God grant us the discernment and courage to do so.

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Father, help us remain faithful to the truth of the gospel. Give us discernment to recognise error and courage to reject it. Keep us steady in our walk with Christ and guard our hearts from anything that would draw us away from Your grace. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.