To Be Vigilant against False Teaching
Holy Spirit,
We are to watch out for those who cause divisions and who put obstacles in our way that are contrary to the Bible. You caution us to be on guard against the yeast of false teaching and to avoid those who proclaim what itching ears want to hear. We know that any deviation from the truth comes not from you, but from the evil one, so compel us to take all of these warnings seriously.
Since all believers share in the responsibility of guarding against false teaching and heresy, I need to be alert and aware. My first line of defense is to know your Word well, to read and study it, to meditate on it, and to take it to heart. The more familiar I am with your Word, the better equipped I am to identify whatever strays from it. Give me the wisdom to discern what is right and true when reading Christian content and listening to praise & worship music. There are those who call themselves spiritual leaders and teachers all over the internet, many of whom are not faithful to Scripture. Keep me watchful in determining what I allow my ears to hear and my heart to absorb. Out of love for you, love for your Word, love for the souls of others, and love for my own soul, keep me vigilant against false teaching.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.