Matthew 16

There was a lot to this chapter. What struck me most was the discussion about the Pharisees and Sadducees. These guys are a lot like some people today. False preachers. Jesus tells his disciples to beware of the words of these men and I think that we need to continue to follow his advice.

It makes me think of the Youth event we attended this Fall. The speaker was very conservative and very opinionated. He said spoke about some issues that made our group very uncomfortable as we do not hold the same view as him. We, as leaders, took this opportunity to teach our kids that there are many different views out there, not all correct, and that every event can be a learning opportunity.

I would catorgorize this man and his mission as false preaching. It is just too bad that he goes around the country speaking to thousands of youth. I hope that they all have leaders who help them to see that not all people hold the same opinions even if they say they are Christian and believe in God.

Lucky for us we can read the bible and make our own decisions based on what God speaks to us through his word.