In an earlier note I said we must be careful when we are being taught the scriptures. Look at what this verse says:
Acts 17:10-11
10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether if these things were so.
I want you to catch the part that says "searched scriptures daily to find out if these things were so." Baiscally the Berians were searching to find out if what Paul was telling them was true! Brothers and sisters we should be doing the same. In many churches today it would be very easy to go in a preach a message filled with things that are not Biblical and mix just a little truth in with it and people would leave believeing everything the preacher said. This is how cults get started. So what we as believers do we need to do? Read your Bible and know what it says. Second, when listening to a preacher search the scriptures like the Berians and find out if what he is saying is so. Third, let the Holy Spiit guide you when being taught. God has many things to teach you and the Spirit will guide you in the truth.
I have always told the folks I preach to not to take anything man says including me as final....check it out and make sure it lines up with scripture. We should stand on the truth of God not man!
Think about this and apply it!
Tom
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