Remain in the Son

1 John 2:24 says, "See that what you have heard from the begining remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father."

As I did my morning reading from the book of 1 John 2, the truth jumped right out at me in regards to the antichrist. Verses 18-20 says this: Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us.

There are so many different teachings in the world today. We are not to love the world or anything in the world. We should have no part of teachings that do not line up with God's word. Different teachings can cause confusion. Let's not be confused - ONLY God's teachings are true!

As Christians, it is so important to be in the word. It enables us to distinguish between what is true and what is false. What is being taught by those around us - in the church and out of the church? People have been known to fall away from the truth. They are in our fellowship for a period of time and choose to adapt to other teachings. If they belonged to us, they would have remained. I am not talking about moving to a different church - I am talking about those who are adapting to teachings that are deceptive and filled with untruths, therefore they are not able to stay in the church.

Remain in the one true vine. Don't be deceived. Stay true to God's word. If what is being discussed as people share teachings and opinions don't line up with the truth - reject it, for it is not from God it is from the world.

See that what you heard from the begining remains in you!