God is among us, we cannot hide: For the Church V

“²³ “I am a God who is near,” says the Lord, “and not a God afar off.
²⁴ Can a man hide in secret, and I not see him? Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord.
²⁵ “I heard what the prophets said, and what lies they prophesied in My name, saying falsely, ‘I have dreamed a dream.’
²⁶ How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, when they prophesy the wishes of their heart?””

(Jeremiah 23:23-26)

God is closer to us than we think. He is among us; he is Emmanuel. We should be comforted by this fact, as we used to be assured as kids in the presence of our parents. However, God knows our actions and teachings; He will know if we teach false doctrine.

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References

Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology, Elk Grove, California. The Orthodox Study Bible. Nashville :Thomas Nelson, 2008.