Once a person has been trained from childhood to believe something, it is difficult to show them the truth that might change their way of thinking and the things they do.
2 Timothy 4:2-4 "…2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. 4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.…"
Part of the reason for this lack of curiosity about truth is the tendency for human beings to do what is easy and familiar. Then there is also the problem of fear of man, that perhaps their families and the community will dislike anyone who thinks differently from how everyone else thinks.
There is also the problem of fear of man, which may lead to disapproval from their families and the community if they think differently from everyone else.
Most people and even most Christians follow what they wish to believe, even if they are proven wrong. They cannot hear from the Holy Spirit because they have either denied Him or ignored Him.
Titus 1:10-11
"For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision, / who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not."
Acts 20:29-30
"I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them."
May we remain entirely focused on Christ while ignoring the noise of those who do not seek Him.
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