PART 2
Beware of the Pseudo-Christian (2)
Why should we be concerned about Pseudo-Christians?
Having seen who a Pseudo-Christian is, and how to identify them, we must now turn to reasons why Christians need to be alerted about their existence and what to do about them.
The dangers of Pseudo-Christians
In the parable of the wheat and tares (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43), the Lord used the symbolism of tares to warn us about the dangers that Pseudo-Christians pose. While wheat is excellent for human consumption and development, tares are perilous and poisonous. Tares, also known as darnels, can be lethal when consumed in large quantities. In general, their consumption leads to dizziness and nausea, rendering people incoherent. Their official name, ‘temulent am,’ is derived from the Latin word for “drunk” because they have an intoxicating effect.
Analogous to tares, Pseudo-Christians spiritually intoxicate, confuse, and lead astray those who associate with them, despite their prior trust in God. As Pseudo-Christians become more prominent in a church, and some even attain leadership positions, they can undermine the local church or denomination, effectively turning it into a cult or a mere club (for further insights, refer to my article on “Cult, Club, Church”). Many so-called churches today…
