Two years ago the Lord brought my attention to some of the wayward false teachings that are making inroads into the church. I have had the opportunity to sit beneath this where a well meaning pastor chose (and continues to promote) a false teacher- Dallas Willard. But for the light God has graciously given me I may also have been seduced by these teachers. I am sure my encounter is one of many, occurring all around the world, as we head into an age of greater falling away.
The Lord jealously guards His Word. We should also: from those that seek to bring in doctrines other than those spelt out in His Word. These heresies aren't just "theological issues" as some have said but the difference between light and darkness. Does the devil introduce false doctrines that are harmless? He mascquerades as an angel of Light to deceive the elect- The Word says so. He is out to destroy us. When he deceived Adam and Eve, what was the result? Separation from the Tree of Life and death (spiritual first and then physical). False teachings are dangerous. 2 Peter 2:1 talks of "damnable heresies". "Damnable" means (in the Greek) "utterly destroying". Are these "theological issues" just that, or more important? The Lord seems to think the latter- He says so in the Word. They aren't just a debate subject we dance about whilst still actively continuing in them.
My first email to my pastor was after a sit down discussion in which I questioned his loyalty to a man (namely Willard). During the discussion he remained "mum" on the subjects of Willard and his endorsement of a Christ denier (Nouwen) as well as the following: He recommends reading occultists (Evelyn Underhill- a member of the "Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn" and Loyola the father of the Jesuit order who's writings are referenced in books on shamanism) and he has a close ongoing working relationship with a self confessed New Ager- (Richard Foster).
The Holy Spirit would not recommend or endorse occultists, those that deny that Jesus is the only way, or work with New Agers. The Holy Spirit would not allow the mark of approval of a goddess worshiper. Dallas Willard does all of these things and it isn't hard to see that it isn't the Spirit of God leading him but another spirit.
I have pointed these things out to my pastor who never addresses or responds to these issues but continues to promote the man.
The Holy Spirit would not recommend or endorse occultists, those that deny that Jesus is the only way, or work with New Agers. The Holy Spirit would not allow the mark of approval of a goddess worshiper. Dallas Willard does all of these things and it isn't hard to see that it isn't the Spirit of God leading him but another spirit.
I have pointed these things out to my pastor who never addresses or responds to these issues but continues to promote the man.
In this blog post I will show the emails I sent to my pastor David, followed by his responses and then a short comment at relevant points in the exchange.
