The Interfaith Movement - The Truth Found in Scripture

As we continue looking into this movement and it's origins it is important to examine the word of the Father for truth! Deception has been around since the creation of man as we see with Eve who was beguiled by the serpent into believing if she ate of the tree knowing good and evil that she would not die. Well clearly the serpent lied because Eve is dead! My point is, deception will not always be "in your face" most likely it will come with some truth mixed in with it. We should always examine what we are commiting our hearts and talents to as we must ensure all things align with the will of our Father.

My previous posts provided details surrounding this movement and how it has really gained momemtum in recent years. While there are basic principles of the movement that appear subtle and harmless, let us look to scripture for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)

Is this “Interfaith” movement scriptural?

Although it may seem unpopular and quite frankly unchristian to speak against anything that promotes unity and love among all people but Yahweh’s truth is revealed through scripture that the Interfaith movement is a false movement of inclusion under the guise of love and peace. It is not our Father's will that the church (as established by Christ in Matthew 16:18) accept and promote that there is more than one way to heaven by denying the deity of Yahshua. The very nature of joining members of all religions to demonstrate respect and promote religious tolerance disregards and is an attempt to refute that Yahshua has declared “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). By promoting tolerance through religious pluralism (acceptance that there is more than one religion, more than one path to heaven and the belief of co-existence) one is clearly denying that Yahshua is the ONLY way.

When we refuse to exalt Yahshua as the Messiah who is the supreme revelation of Yahweh’s love, we deny the Father's love for us. As believer's we have been called to righteously judge all matters and scripture admonishes us to discern all things so we do not become partakers of evil deeds. David prayed for sanctification and protection asking Yahweh to "Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties" (Psalm 141:4). As believer's we should be in continual prayer just as David that we are not drawn to wicked practices but we should be totally separated from all that our Father hates.

Can light mix with darkness?

Absolutely not, for when light is mixed with darkness, the darkness will not comprehend it (John 1:5). There can be no communion or alignment (no matter the cause) of a believer with a non-believer. There is no common ground among the two, one walks in light and strives for righteous living while the other walks in iniquity and lawlessness. Woe to those who profess Christ yet support this wicked movement as they become workers of iniquity deceiving and scattering the sheep. In Matthew 24:4 Yahshua warns “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.” This is a warning against false prophets and false doctrine. Bible prophecy is clear that during these last days the church will be stacked by apostasy and “many will fall away” (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4) choosing to follow false doctrines. The integration of different religious beliefs leaves the church vulnerable to the growing deception that occurs during end times. Paul also expresses very plainly “The Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons” (I Timothy 4:1). As sons and daughters of the Most High we are forbidden to follow the teachings of this New Age and deny Yahshua as the Messiah (truth only revealed by the Holy Spirit).

If believer's err and follow this ecumenical teaching then they embrace the objective of this movement which is heaven here on earth; a perfect eutopian society where everyone is "god." We know that Yahweh is Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1) and He is the only true and living God (Jeremiah 10:10). Is it a believer's purpose to take away from the word of Yahweh, where John writes “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea” (Revelation 21:1)? All things prophesied in scripture must come to pass thus heaven on earth cannot exist, not now or ever and all are warned that if they hear the words of the prophecy do not add or remove anything from it (Revelation 22: 18-19).

As prophesied, the church has begun to embrace and accept false doctrines. Influences of these strange doctrines begin to grow as the church seemingly transforms pagan practices by adding biblical principles (e.g., Hindu disciplines such as Yoga are reintroduced via the new age concept of "Christian" Yoga). Also through symbolism many of these false religions are able to exalt their god and in many cases introduce demonic spirits (drawings, imagery, etc.) while intermingling with others. As a result, believer's become vulnerable to seducing spirits and submerged in seas of deception. Let us be vigilant in these days that continue to grow darker so we are not led astray and overcome by evil.

Next, we will examine the "works" that are performed by these Interfaith groups to determine if they are performed for the Glory of our Father. Let us continue to work and be transformed daily - Peace and Love!