3 "Gospels" Pressuring Young People - Reading Recommendation

What is the Gospel?

If you are from an evangelical background you will be quick to offer a working definition of this term. Many are familiar enough to know that the word gospel means “good news” and it truly is!

However, one could say that there are many ‘gospels’ common in today’s world other than the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have plenty of friends on social media that want to tell me the ‘gospel’ (good news) of their new multi-level marketing opportunity.

A quick study in world religions will show you there are many ‘gospels’ that offer other “good news” about how to be right with God. Evangelicals have done a good job, in general, of identifying and denying these false gospels. However, there are some false gospels that are more subtle. These may be alive and well under church steeples and in Christian homes, and like any lie, they can have disastrous consequences.

This week I came across this article from Erin Davis titled, “3 “gospels” that are pressuring young women”. The article is targeted toward those working with young ladies; however, after 10 years of experience working with young people, I can tell you these false gospels are affecting young men as well as young women.

If you have the time I highly encourage you to take a minute to read through this article. I am confident you will count it time well spent, as it may offer some useful insights into the pressures influencing your student(s).


In Him,


Pastor Josiah 

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