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"Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true" (Acts 17:11, NIV).
Unfortunately many people blindly follow religious leaders, never questioning what they really believe and teach. This is especially true in the various cults. It can be so in any church or group, especially where legalism and false teaching exists. Can you imagine questioning the Apostle Paul, the most powerful Christian leader in the early church? But the people of Berea in ancient Greece did this to make sure that what he was teaching was in line with God's Word. And they were commended for it.
It's important that we, too, learn to study and know the Scriptures for ourselves, and question or review everything we are taught to make sure it is what God's Word teaches. While we need to respect faithful leaders, we must make God's Word our "final voice of authority" and not the words of men, some of whom are fakes and frauds. You think about that.
Unfortunately many people blindly follow religious leaders, never questioning what they really believe and teach. This is especially true in the various cults. It can be so in any church or group, especially where legalism and false teaching exists. Can you imagine questioning the Apostle Paul, the most powerful Christian leader in the early church? But the people of Berea in ancient Greece did this to make sure that what he was teaching was in line with God's Word. And they were commended for it.
It's important that we, too, learn to study and know the Scriptures for ourselves, and question or review everything we are taught to make sure it is what God's Word teaches. While we need to respect faithful leaders, we must make God's Word our "final voice of authority" and not the words of men, some of whom are fakes and frauds. You think about that.
posted by Mel | 6:29 PM
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