Its all very simple, that is if you don't let the "tares" of "church--anity" mess your head up! Run to John 16:13 and stay there!
Let Him be your "guide" ONLY.
Yes, the "tares" are right there in church with us, side by side, with MANY in the pulpits!
You don't think so?
Then listen to this, and let His Holy Spirit discern it for you:
Luke 21[8] And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
Now think on this-
For someone to come in the name of Christ, is saying that they themselves are NOT the Christ, but are pointing to Christ, saying that He is the Christ.
And there are many who do so, decieving MANY!
Let me ask this:
How many false Christ's do you know of? Most likely only a few, being not many!
So then who are these many, that Jesus is talking about?
Ans. The many Tares who are behind the pulpits and those in the pews of "church-ianity". They will be sure to defend their "brand name" of faith, and usually always speak of their Religion! All in the name of Christ!