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Dear Lighthouse Trails Editors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I found that the function of the sheepdog is analogous to the call of Christians to exercise discernment<\/a>.\u00a0 Those of you who might work on farms are quite familiar with the functions of the sheepdog in guarding the sheep, I presume.\u00a0 When these animals see danger, they bark to alert the shepherds and the sheep about the wolves coming their way.<\/p>\n

In a similar way, I believe that Lighthouse Trails<\/a> is called to check out what’s going on and alert the rest of us to the dangers of end times apostasy.\u00a0 Also, I believe that local churches should have individuals that will test everything and sound an alarm to the pastors when necessary, especially when false teaching comes in.\u00a0 Keep up the good work.<\/p>\n

God bless.<\/p>\n

Ron D.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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