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Apostasy consists of renouncing a particular religion, like converting to another religion, or certain religious beliefs, like defying and rebelling against some beliefs or practices.  Paul wrote “the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared.” (1 Tim 4:1-2)

If a Christian is not growing in biblical knowledge his power of Discernment is not trained by constant practice in the Word and cannot distinguish good from evil teachings.  “They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.” (Titus 1:16)  Anyone can profess Christ but not all possess true faith in Him and His teachings. The best way to avoid apostasy is reading and studying the Bible, because the best way to identify the counterfeit is to know the genuine article.

The Liturgy of the Word during Mass is an excellent forum to learn the genuine Word, but assemblies are shrinking and churches closing.  Apostasy is pervasive and Satan is actively pursuing the youth.

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