If someone you know is thinking skeptically about God, or is trying to get you to think skeptically about God, know that this person is doing the will of the devil. Know that those who consciously or unwittingly choose not to recognize God as the supreme intelligence and creative power of the universe, and as the only savior of mankind, are striving to subvert the will of God.
Matthew 12:30 says 'Anyone who is not with Me is against Me' which seems to suggest both that those who deny Him and anyone who does not come to a conclusion about Jesus are in fact rejecting Him.
We must be careful not to be influenced by God-haters, or even by those who are indifferent to God, as their influence is just as dangerous. Our ultimate place of residence depends on our ability to recognize and resist the work of the devil--and it comes in many forms. (BTW, this ability to recognize and resist is offered to us by God's grace, and is strengthened and built up by studying and living His Word: Colossians 2:7.)
'So be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ' Colossians 2:8.
Peacefully, and through knowledge of God's Word, we can defend our faith in Christ Jesus.
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