Colossians 2:4,8 [Paul said]
KJV: And this I say lest any man should beguile (mislead or fool) you with enticing words (smooth talk). v8. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. NIV: I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. v8. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow (empty) and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
So what does philosophy of humanism teach?
The philosophy teaches that they can build on man's thoughts... ideas... human wisdom that would meet the needs of the people; what makes people happy; bring them pleasure; what seems good for people according to the goal set by their leaders. They seek to improve human behavior through education, modern psychology or human wisdom. Philosophy rejects belief in a personal, eternal God and denies that the Bible is God’s inspired revelation to the human race. Philosophy teaches that man has not been created by a personal God, but through evolution. Philosophy rejects God’s Word that Jesus Christ alone is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
This is one of the spiritual deceptions (tricks) that false teachers who taught that teachings and salvation in Christ were not enough to meet our spiritual needs. Paul warned us to be on guard against all the philosophies, religions, and traditions that teach people can be independent from God and His written revelation. The false teachers use philosophy to teach people that they do not need to depend on God and His Word because it does not meet their needs. Where does philosophy come from? It began with Satan and is an expression of the lie of Satan that man can be like God (Gen.3:5 “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” NIV). Scriptures identifies humanist’s teachings as those who have “changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator…” (Romans 1:25).
Through the love of our Heavenly Father has given us salvation through Jesus Christ. Right now, Jesus is interceding for us in heaven. The Holy Spirit is helping the Christians to know His Word well that we can protect ourselves against philosophy. The Christians are encouraged to know God’s Word well.
Prayer: O loving God, heavenly Father please helps us to be well prepared against the future attacks of sly words and philosophies. Help us to know Your Word well to preserve ourselves from falling into Satan’s tricks. Keep us in Your love and help us to love Your Word in Jesus’ name. Amen!
