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BE A BEREAN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Acts 17:10-15

John 5:38-40

 

“Search the scriptures;
for in them ye think

ye have eternal life:…”

 

BE A BEREAN
 
Many churches today lack the attitude exemplified by the Berean believers. As we are now at the tail end of the last days and many deceptions are coming into the churches, all the more must we imitate the Berean Christians. Yet, many professing Christians not only reject the Word, but are also criticising the Word. Many more are not even spending time in God’s Word but are busy pursuing the things of this world. This malady will lead them into Satan’s seduction and they will be deluded even to believe lies.
 
Searched the Scriptures: Paul and Silas were sent away by the brethren to the next city which was called Berea. The Berean believers were commended for their positive attitude towards the Word of God in contrast to the believers in Thessalonica. They searched the Scriptures daily as to whether what the preachers taught them was really according to the Scriptures.
 
Secured the preacher: When the Jews of Thessalonica came to Berea to persecute Paul, the Berean believers protected the Apostle and brought him to Athens. The recipients of the blessings from the preachers were most loyal to keep them safe in order that they could still continue to preach. They loved the Word and they loved also the human instruments God used to bring the Word to them.
 
There was a diligent reading of the Scriptures and searching into it whether what Paul preached was found in the Scriptures. This is the prime duty incumbent upon all who have the Bible in their hands. This attitude is important especially when there are many deceivers today.
 
In these last days, we must not be naïve. If you search the Internet, you will find thousands of preachers from all shades of Christianity. We must be watchful and prayerful, and not engage with the poisonous and false teachings on the Internet. Stick with your pastor if he is appointed by God and is faithfully expounding the Scriptures to you. Otherwise, as you search daily the Scriptures, please seek God’s leading for you to go to a church that truly feeds you from God’s Word.
 
THOUGHT: Am I an example of what it means to be a Christian?

PRAYER: Father, help me to walk aright that I may glorify Thee.

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