God never accepts worship that comes from human reasoning and the traditions of man. The starting point for worship must always be God and His revelation.

The scope of the prophesied falling away is obviously international, affecting the entire world, involving a dramatic global rejection of even basic truth.

One of Paul's prophecies foretells of a falling away shortly before Christ's return. The coming apostasy is worldwide in scope and will put pressure on all.

The immediate danger lies not as much in the specific teachings of the flood from the serpent but in their sheer volume. The peril lies in being swept away.

Outcome-based religion holds large membership as its measure of success, believing that the ends justify the means. It avoids doctrine that might divide.

Amos, like a circling hawk, makes dire pronouncements on all of Israel's enemies but reserves the harshest judgment for Israel, who should have known better.

We need these horrific times and conditions to learn the consequences of foolish decisions in order to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.