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Colossians 2:8 NLT Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.

Between YouTube and other social media networks, people have a created a platform to say whatever they feel is important. There’s conspiracy theorists, overnight pastors, and scientists all with something to say. Some of these things sound deep, factual, truthful on the surface, but if we pull back a layer, they don’t align with scripture. 

Paul warns us to not allow these empty philosophies that come from human thinking and spiritual powers to capture our minds. To be honest, some of these arguments and philosophies make a strong case. We must compare what they’re saying with the truth of God’s word.

We must especially be mindful of some of these internet pastors. What they’re saying may sound like the truth because they have scriptures to back what they’re saying up. But some of them are using the scriptures out of context. 

To not be captured by these empty philosophies, we must have knowledge of the word of God and relationship with the Holy Spirit. If we’re listening to someone who sounds spiritual or intellectual, the word of God and the Holy Spirit will confirm if it’s the truth or not. 

Let’s validate what is said with the truth of God’s word and not be led astray by empty human philosophies and high-sounding nonsense.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 NLT but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.