The members of the early Christian congregation were in danger of falling away from following Jesus. They had heard the words of the gospel, but those words had not sunk in.
People raised in believing churches risk the same danger today. They hear the words and more or less agree, but mental assent to Christ’s leadership is insufficient to be Christ’s disciple. Are you a Sunday school teacher, a small-group leader, or a club leader? Don’t assume that people who comply and conform are truly committed to Christ. Get to know each person who attends your group and challenge them with the truth and implications of commitment to Christ. Don’t surrender anyone to casual belief!
