You are doing a good work-
I was caught up in the lies of the RC Church once. I was raised as a Roman Catholic. I attended the classes to learn about the God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit – along with the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. From it all – the major benefit to me was a clear picture of God’s Holiness and Majesty but I never knew about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ or God’s simple plan of salvation.
Their dependence on traditions (which frequently change) and works (which form the stronghold that keeps them locked in the traditions and separated from God's Grace and Mercy) are evident.
I believe the RCC is one of Satan's principal tools for inhibiting the growth of His One True Church.
They are blind.
To be honest, those who are saved need to use the weapon that is most effective in dividing the lies from the truth.
Here, for the benefit of those reading, is a favorite passage of mine (since I have been freed from the bondage that once held me)"
"Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." But the law is not of faith, rather "The one who does them shall live by them." Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith."
There is so much from scripture that reveals their error. But their hearts are hardened. They have invested so much in their "faith" that they are almost (but not yet) beyond hope. Therefore, use the power of the Word of God alone.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
...and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication."
... and I meant to add “Pray for them.” Because your are prying in accordance with God’s will - if you are praying for their souls.
**I was caught up in the lies of the RC Church once.**
Many are caught up in their lies, and are not official members of the RCC.
**I believe the RCC is one of Satan’s principal tools for inhibiting the growth of His One True Church.**
And what better way for Satan to build a false church than on a carnal understanding of the Godhead.
Consider:
Jesus Christ NEVER referred to himself as ‘God the Son’; he phrased his self desciption as the ‘Son of God’. (John 3:18; 5:25; 9:35; 10:36; 11:4) (of course, he also referred to himself as the ‘Son of man’).
The angel declared him to be the ‘Son of God’ (Luke 1:35)
His disciples/apostles NEVER addressed him, or referred to him, as ‘God the Son’, but ALWAYS phrased it the ‘Son of God’ (the list is long, but here’s a few: Matt 14:33; Mark 1:1; John 11:27; Acts 9:20; Romans 1:4; 2Cor. 1:19).
The scribes and Pharisees, blind to the revelation of Jesus Christ, nevertheless were taught to expect the appearing of the Son of God, for their words testify so (here’s a few: Matt. 26:63; 27:40,43; Luke 22:70; John 19:7).
Satan, and even the demons, that the Lord cast out, addressed him as the ‘Son of God’ (here’s a few: Matt. 4:3,6; 8:29; Mark 3:11; Luke 4:41; 8:28).
It’s really a proper understanding of defining the Godhead. When defining something, there is a proper way to do so, for example: Is it Missouri of St. Louis, or St. Louis of Missouri?
The Spirit teaches the truth properly, but, to varying degrees, unspiritual man cannot understand it.
I'm merely a messenger.
It is; isn't it!!!
Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
1 John 3:21-24
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.
It is; isn't it!!!
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
It is when you find yourself in church being told what to think vs. a church teaching you how to think for yourself.