I recently learned a new word -“demotic”. It means “denoting or relating to the kind of language used by
ordinary people; popular or colloquial”.
I heard it use in reference to an idea about language and grammar. Specifically
how some believe that a native speaker of a language can never use a word
wrongly if that usage is accepted. In other words that as long a word is
demotic, that is popularly accepted, then it is right.
As a person that can butcher the English
language, I think that ain’t a bad idea. I literally put me on cloud nine and I
could care less if you don’t like it
It seems some think the same principle
applies to the scripture. A demotic Gospel. One where doctrine is determined by
the masses, not God. If everyone says the way to heaven is by the sinner’s
prayer, even if that prayer is not found in the New Testament, its fine. If
society changes its mind and says divorce for any reason, sexual relations
outside of marriage or homosexuality is acceptable, that it is. The only
standard is if people accept it or do it.
However, that is a different gospel
than the one that Jesus brought. If we change the Gospel it then we l don’t
have it (Galatian 1:7-8). The world may think it works, but God doesn’t.
In reality, the demotic Gospel is really a
demonic one.
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
1st Timothy 4:1
The doctrine from the masses is a tool Satan
uses to convince people they are really are not in need of God’ good news of
salvation. If one can change vice into virtue, who needs a savior? If I can
shape righteousness from what is right to what I believe is right, then why do
I need a standard? If popularity is paramount, then faithful few are fools.
Don’t fall for this false doctrine. Jesus warned that the road to hell
is wide and popular. Just because everyone doesn’t it doesn’t make it right.
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