There is a lot of "noise" that we experience in this life. This includes a lot of information that is rapidly hurled at us each day, including lies from the evil one.
So, it's vital that we sort the truth from the lies.
Even in The Body of Christ, those who may be well intended believer's will proclaim something that ends up not coming to true because it wasn't Biblically true. It clearly wasn't from The Lord!
Are you confused or unclear about something? Consult God's Word!
Did you attend a Christian Conference and something doesn't quite sit right with you regarding something someone taught? Consult God's Word!
Did you attend your regular home church or have you visited a church and something doesn't quite sit right with you regarding something that was taught? Consult God's Word!
Heard something preached on one of the "Christian" networks that doesn't quite sound right? Consult God's Word!
No matter what, make sure you take everything back to God's Word!
If you've been on this journey with me for a while, you've heard me say more than once, that God's Word is the lens by which we see and know the truth.
May we be like The Berean's (See Acts 17:10-12) and take everything back to the lens of God's Word as it's through God's Word that The Holy Spirit will shed light on the truth which will sort out that which is not.
As we abide in and live out His Word, we'll have clearer vision because He will help transform and renew our minds so we can view everything from His lens with His help.
Take everything back to God's Word and as you do so, the Holly Spirit will give you you wisdom, knowledge and discernment that will, again, help separate the truth from the lies.
Don't be a blind sheep! Take everything back to God's Word!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch