True Christianity is patriotic only to the invisible, international kingdom of God which is the internal government of God in human hearts and lives that are radically surrendered to the risen King Jesus. The true Gospel deals with sin. (Matthew 1:21) If the good news of Christ’s sacrifice for the forgiveness and deliverance from sin isn’t taught and faithfully lived and demonstrated in daily life, then it’s a counterfeit Gospel. (2 Corinthians 11:4) It’s not legit.
To notice the difference between real and counterfeit Christianity (2 Corinthians 13:5) you have to look closely with great discernment and unassuming insight. You have to be willing to let God the Holy Spirit show you where you are off track (John 16:13) and to humbly admit it when He does.
You need to examine the Bible daily (Acts 17:11) and to align your life with it (Acts 3:18-19) in order to avoid being deceived by false prophets. You can recognize them by their fruit — by the way they live their life. (Matthew 7:16-18) If you don’t see “love, joy, peace,” and the rest of the fruit of the Spirit in them, don’t listen to what they say. Get away. (Galatians 5:22-23)
False prophets promote counterfeit Christianity. They are not uncommon. Jesus said that there are many false prophets deceiving many people. (Matthew 24:11) If your Christianity doesn’t align with the faith that was once delivered to the first Christians (Jude 1:3) as presented the New Testament, it is counterfeit, even if you like it and believe it is real. Don’t evaluate your faith and life by your feelings, by your opinions, or by religious traditions (Mark 7:13) but by the Bible.
Refuse to settle for counterfeit religion. Faithfully avoid false prophets. Persistently pursue an ever-closer relationship with the risen Jesus as your absolute Master, Lord and God. (John 20:28) Throughout each day listen to His inner voice (John 10:27) and faithfully obey Him. (John 14:15)
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