The Power of Myth

I define myth as those false core beliefs a person possess' that shape their lives. What is a false belief? Anything taught or believed that says a person must do something to earn right standing with God. According to Romans 5:17 righteousness is a gift. We do not earn a gift. A gift is given by one to another with nothing in exchange. These myths keep people in bondage when Christ came to set each of us free.

What determines these false beliefs:
1) Church
2) Family
3) World
Each of these help continue the lie that right standing with God needs to be earned. How do we change to accepting the truth that right standing with God is a gift?
1) Read the Word - focus on Paul's epistles.
2) Find a fellowship that teaches the truth not error.
3) Be careful of the words you speak - for death and life are in the power of the tongue.