We don’t get a newspaper or watch television much. I get my news updates online from a variety of sources. It is difficult to discern what is true these days. Different sources report the same event from a variety of viewpoints, seemingly always with a particular agenda. One thing I have noticed in all these sources is a reliance on celebrity viewpoints and opinions. It seems that we are expected to value celebrity opinions more than others, even more than experts on occasion.
Personally, I am not swayed one way or another by celebrity. If I want financial advice I go to someone who has demonstrated competence in this area. The same goes for medical advice. I go to a doctor, not someone who played one on TV.
So when I need spiritual advice, I don’t go to a celebrity guru or a famous speaker. I go to someone who has demonstrated competence in a life of righteousness. James 3:13-15 says, “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.”
Be careful where you get spiritual advice. Put a higher value on good conduct than on celebrity.
Reluctant Retiree 