This article isn’t about attacking churches or cataloging traditions.
It’s about something quieter — and easier to miss.
Scripture presents water as something that either cleans or corrupts. There is no neutral category. The article asks whether what many of us have received as spiritual nourishment still does what God’s Word was given to do: confront sin, lead to repentance, and cleanse.
The warning isn’t that truth disappeared — but that it became mixed. Still religious. Still familiar. Yet no longer purifying.
That raises a personal question, not a theoretical one.
If corruption often enters slowly — through tradition, softening, or substitution — how would we recognize it while living inside it?
As you reflect, consider:
Did any part of this article cause you to reconsider what faithfulness looks like in practice?
Where do you see the difference between comfort and cleansing most clearly today?
How do you tell the difference between something that feels spiritual and something that is actually shaping obedience?
This isn’t about drawing lines around people.
It’s about asking what kind of water we’re actually drinking — and whether it still cleans.
WOW!! That was one of your best articles ever. I can not put into words how that hit my spirit.
I do not know how long this can continue without much blood being shed. The world is getting more and more corrupt. Soon, even in America it will be hard to follow Christ openly. I was reading another article about replacing God and his teachings with technology and convenience. Like you have stated, God has not and does not change. We change what we want God to be for us. I continue to try to live a simple God focused life. I pray that I may be found worthy when the time comes to account for my life. Your site, articles and insight sure do help me a lot. Thanks so much for all you do Brandon,
I echo the sentiment by Chris. WOW!! Great article! Churches still preach the name of Jesus and God the Father but allow immortality as acceptable rather than teach with cleansing WATER. They would rather increase the attendance in the pews and not offend.
James 3:11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?