Examine All Things by the Scriptures
We are living in the age of information on demand. The internet has created a world where you can receive an endless supply of answers, opinions, and articles on any given subject in seconds. Throughout history, mankind has consistently sought to answer difficult questions. In the past, this required great effort, time, and testing in order to solve a problem or find the truth. The danger for us today is that many people are not interested in doing the painstaking work but simply want to be told what the truth is. In other words, just give me the answer, and I will be on my way. No doubt this comes in handy in some areas of life, but when it comes to understanding biblical truth, this mindset can be very dangerous.
In Acts chapter 17, the Apostle Paul arrives in Berea. Upon his arrival in this community, he and Silas went into the Jewish synagogue to share the word with them. Paul commends these Bereans, for they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if what the Apostle Paul was teaching was true. They were not interested in simply being told what to believe, but examined God’s word, which is the standard we measure against all teaching.
Many people, unfortunately, hold to certain beliefs because they were told what to believe. As disciples of Christ, we measure everything by the standard of the word of God. This requires work on our part, but this work is essential in these days of incredible deception. We do not want to be deceived. We can certainly benefit from the writings of men, but the writings of men can also be a great hindrance. Young Christians are often drawn into different theological views and “isms “not from the study of Scripture, but rather from the writings of men. Why would we develop our theology from an interpretation of a man when we have been given the Holy Spirit and the Word of God? I always encourage young believers to study the scriptures. I have seen many led astray by wandering off into extrabiblical writings. What are we to do in these days of deception? Study the Word, do the work, pray, apply the truth God has revealed for us in His Word, and examine everything by the scriptures.
In Christ,
Pastor John.
In Acts chapter 17, the Apostle Paul arrives in Berea. Upon his arrival in this community, he and Silas went into the Jewish synagogue to share the word with them. Paul commends these Bereans, for they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if what the Apostle Paul was teaching was true. They were not interested in simply being told what to believe, but examined God’s word, which is the standard we measure against all teaching.
Many people, unfortunately, hold to certain beliefs because they were told what to believe. As disciples of Christ, we measure everything by the standard of the word of God. This requires work on our part, but this work is essential in these days of incredible deception. We do not want to be deceived. We can certainly benefit from the writings of men, but the writings of men can also be a great hindrance. Young Christians are often drawn into different theological views and “isms “not from the study of Scripture, but rather from the writings of men. Why would we develop our theology from an interpretation of a man when we have been given the Holy Spirit and the Word of God? I always encourage young believers to study the scriptures. I have seen many led astray by wandering off into extrabiblical writings. What are we to do in these days of deception? Study the Word, do the work, pray, apply the truth God has revealed for us in His Word, and examine everything by the scriptures.
In Christ,
Pastor John.
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