Where do we go to determine the truth? Do we study textbooks on the subject? Do we go to encyclopedias or the internet equivalent? Do we seek out family members or trusted counselors? Are there reliable sources that consistently deliver trustworthy, unbiased truth? There are some areas of life where we absolutely need the truth.
Paul preached the gospel in Berea after he was chased out of Thessalonica. Acts 17:11 says, “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” The Bereans trusted the Scriptures as God’s truth. When Paul’s teaching was delivered, they didn’t just reject it as opposing their current belief system. They examined the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was true.
If you are not yet a believer in Jesus Christ, please take the time to examine the Bible to see what it says. Don’t just reject Jesus because faith in Him does not coincide with your current beliefs. If you are a believer, search the Scriptures earnestly to know what you believe and understand how the truth should affect your life.
Reluctant Retiree 