"They
received the Word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find
out whether these things were so." (v.11)
Today's
text tells us that the Bereans were students of the WORD who studied scriptures
to verify the truth. "They received the Word with all readiness, and
searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so."
In other words, the Bereans didn't simply believe what someone else was telling
them. They also verified it on their own-on a daily basis.
That's
important for us to consider as well. Whether we receive our Bible teaching
through church, Sunday school, radio, or TV-we need to test what we hear
against God's inspired Word (2 Tim.3:16-17). We are to "be diligent to
present [ourselves] approved to God, . rightly dividing the Word of truth"
(2:15). If we do this, we won't become prey to those who teach "a
different gospel," and those who "want to pervert the gospel of
Christ" (Gal. 1:6-7), false teachers who come as wolves in sheep's
clothing (Matt. 7:15).
This
simple principle can be used in any situation in life. Remember, knowing what's
true, is the first step in knowing what's false. Search and investigate the
truth. Do not be fooled by sound bites or words that sound correct. Search and
verify for truth.
The Truth
"Examine
everything carefully, hold fast to that which is good." (1 Thessalonians
5:21)
