WISDOM AND INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONALS
"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so” - Acts 17:11
____________________ We are living in a time where many Christians are turning from the truth of God’s word to believing the doctrines of false prophets, preachers, and teachers for prosperity, success, and easy living. These believers are more ready to receive false doctrines than to be reproved or convinced of their sins. “The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?” – Jeremiah 5:31 Like the Bereans, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica in that they searched and examined the teachings they heard from Paul and Silas, we too must search and examine the scriptures to verify and confirm the validity of statements and teachings we hear. It is important and wise to make every effort to guard our mind, our heart, and our soul against statements declared to be from God and doctrines that are not based on the teachings of Christ. We must pay attention, examine, and verify whether what we hear is true. Understand that it is the responsibility of every believer in Christ to guard themselves against prophets, preachers and teachers who declare, preach and teach false and untruth doctrines, especially when it concerns our Savior Jesus Christ. No matter who the leader or minister is, apply the example of the Bereans to search and examine what you hear compared to what the Bible says. Take every precaution to guard yourself, your heart, and your soul. ___________ By Gale Henderson. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture passages quoted are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
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