Apostasy

Waywardness leads to apostasy.

Waywardness is a forerunner of apostasy.

From Websters 1828 dictionary,

"Wayward" means "Froward" (not forward).
"Froward" means: Perverse, that is, turning from, with aversion or reluctance; not willing to yield or comply with what is required; unyielding; ungovernable; refractory; disobedient; peevish; as a froward child.

Frowardness leads to corruption.

The Word of God tells us about the corruption we must avoid in these last days.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 2 Timothy 3:1-5.
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:17.

Now I beseech you, brethren,

...mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Romans 16:17-18.

The last times are here:

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 1 John 2:18-20.
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;... 1 Timothy 4:1.

What must the wayward do?

Repent and return to the Word. Like the parable of the wayward son, they left of their own accord and now they must repent and return of their own accord.

(Abbreviated…A certain man had two sons:...And he divided unto them his living. And many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living...And when he came to himself,...he arose, and came to his father....And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found... Luke 15:11-32.

Repent or Perish

He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Mark 7:6.

Are some modern day community churches promoting fake Christianity?

Yes. The decay of this world is in many of the congregational churches within our communities. The book of Revelation speaks of many community churches that have fallen away from pleasing God, see Revelation chapters 2 and 3.

Sadly, wherever community churches adopt the normalization of the world's standards to make friends with the world they go against the will of God and His Word. They often do so to please the world, keep the cancel culture happy, or make sure money is paid into their coffers, etc. We have seen this throughout history; it is not uncommon. Why is this? Whenever gain takes the place of godliness, the church is blind and fails. (FWIW, gain is one of those things the will of the flesh pursues quite readily.)

Never forget, Jesus is the Word and He must know you.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23.

What are some examples of modern day community churches in danger?

We know, and you probably do too, that many community churches prefer money and keeping people happy instead of sharing the truth of the Word of God, or they simply do not know the Word. All of them are in danger.

For example, no community church built on the foundation of the Word of God flies the gay flag as if God approves of the gay lifestyle. He doesn't.

Hence, we find reproof of their choice to live by the will of the flesh over the will of God because they believe His ways (His Word) are insufficient to please them. Lucifer did that too.

The spirit of fear (error) is the enemy of the church.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Ephesus: Leaving the Word as our first love.

The fearful and unbelieving.

Smyrna, Revelation 2:8-11.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Smyrna: Desiring to be rich ($) or claiming gain is godliness.

The fearful idolaters.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Pergamos: Standing between man and God.

The fearful murderers and henchmen.

Thyatira, Revelation 2:18-29.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Thyatira: Sexual sins; affirming the LBGTQ+? whatevers;...

The fearful whoremongers.

Sardis, Revelation 3:1-6.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Sardis: Doctrines of cheap grace or many versions of God making repentance obsolete.

The fearful abominable.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Philadelphia: The posers in the pews who seek to convert others to their pernicious ways in rebellion.

The fearful sorcerers

Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-21.

Laodicea: The double-minded.

The fearful liars.

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Fear leads to waywardness. Waywardness leads to apostasy. Apostasy leads to corruption. Corruption leads to fear.

Waywardness leads to apostasy.

Waywardness is a forerunner of apostasy.

What must the wayward do?

Repent or Perish

The spirit of fear (error) IS the enemy. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

"Fear not"

The spirit of fear (error) is the enemy of the church.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Smyrna, Revelation 2:8-11.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Thyatira, Revelation 2:18-29.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Pergamos, Revelation 2:12-17.

Sardis, Revelation 3:1-6.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Philadelphia, Revelation 3:7-13.

Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-21.

Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-21.

Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-21.

Apostasy has grown through the ages.