The Truth Will Prevail

 Where there is wrong belief, opposition is also present. This truth confronted Roman Catholic Church when they started claiming that the pope is the supreme ruler of the church and that the Roman Catholic Church is the only true Christian Church. This is really a big lie. Because of this wrong belief, it leads them in becoming more authoritative which in turn resulted to conflicts and different oppositions. They taught wrong doctrines contrary to what the Bible teaches.

I learned how intentional they are in handling the church in their own power and authority, their false claims and their incorrect teachings of Scripture. They wanted to say that they have authority over other churches. I realize all the more that interpreting God's word correctly is very important. Roman Catholics use verses to support what they believe. But the problem is, they misinterpret them and it strongly affected how they handle the church and people who do not know the truth would easily believe them. Another important thing I learned is that no matter what happens, the truth will still prevail. Roman Church's claim never succeeded and in fact I have seen how it brought trouble to Christianity. They never win because at the end, the church still remained under state authority. I have seen here how God works and how He intervenes in the evil deeds of man. Indeed, God is truth and He wants us to stand with it.

I realize that as I serve the Lord I have to always bear in my heart and mind that Christ is the head of the church. There is no other above Him. My faithfulness and loyalty should be in Him alone. However, I have to respect human authority for it is God who placed them there not as supreme but as His representatives and His chosen servants to lead His people. I also have to know the truth that is only found in His word.

In application, I have to sincerely pray and ask God to illumine my mind that I may understand His word and guidance of the Holy Spirit as well so I can interpret and teach it to others correctly and apply it properly in my life. Second, I have to keep praying for the leaders in the Church that they will always acknowledge that Christ is the head of the church and He is above all, that they may serve the Lord with a humble and pure heart and also all Christians can correctly handle the word of truth.