Importance
of Sound Doctrine
We often hear really good people that are
church members and love the Lord say “Well, it does not make any difference what you
believe, if you are only honest and do the best you know how.” A careful study of the
Scriptures shows that the Lord and Apostles thought differently.
“Come now, and let us reason
together,” (Isaiah 1:18)
To the law and to the testimony: if they
speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. (Isaiah 8:20)
Jesus answered them, and said, “My
doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he will know of
the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” (John 7:16,17)
“But in vain they do worship me,
teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” (Matthew 15:9)
And he gave some, apostles; and some,
prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the
saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all
come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man,
to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more
children, tossed back and forth, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the
sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking
the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ
(Eph. 4:11-15)
Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the
latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and
doctrines of devils. (1 Timothy 4:1)
For many deceivers are entered into the
world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an
antichrist.
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those
things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Whosoever transgresses, and abides not in
the doctrine of Christ, has not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he has both
the Father and the Son.
If there come any to you, and bring not this
doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that bids him
God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (2 John 1:7-11)
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which
cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid
them. (Romans 16:17)
But speak you the things which become sound
doctrine. (Titus 2:1)
Holding fast the faithful word as he has
been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince those
who oppose it. (Titus 1:9)
In all things showing thyself a pattern of
good works: in doctrine showing integrity, gravity, sincerity, (Titus 2:7)
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to
exhortation, to doctrine. (1 Timothy 4:13)
Study to show thyself approved to God, a
workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)
If you put the brethren in remembrance of
these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of
faith and of good doctrine, whereunto you have attained. (1 Timothy 4:6)
Be not carried about with divers and strange
doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with
meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied there. (Hebrews 13:9)
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that
is in you with meekness and fear: (1 Peter 3:15)
And the things that you have heard of me
among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who will be able to teach
others also. (2 Timothy 2:2)
Meditate upon these things; give yourself
wholly to them; that your profiting may appear to all. Take heed to thyself, and to
the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you will both save thyself, and them
that hear you. (1 Timothy 4:15,16)
Preach the word; be instant in season, out
of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Hold fast the form of sound words, which you
have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was
committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us. (2 Timothy 1:13,14)
All scripture is given by inspiration of
God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.
(2 Timothy 3:16,17)
And you will know the truth, and the truth
will make you free. (John 8:32)
If we are only to be “made free by the
truth” it is very important that we know the
truth. The truth must be sound doctrine.
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