How good are good intentions?

When you look at various religious groups, many of them (with good intentions) want to restore conditions as they were in Bible times. For example, the Pentecostals wanted to be like the first century church, but they "restored" too much, thinking that the correct pattern of the Lord's church could not be complete without speaking in tongues.

How good are good intentions? They are great when they cause us to do the will of God. Cornelius had the good intention of hearing the preaching of the apostle Peter (Acts 10:7-8). If, however, they fall short of those results, good intentions do nothing but condemn the soul. Uzzah had the good intention of catching the ark when it fell, but he was struck dead by God because he was not authorized to touch the ark (2 Samuel 6:6-7).

Will you be ruled by your good intentions or will you check them with the word of God first? Contact us if you would like to study further.

Kyle Campbell