Examine the Scriptures to make sure things are so

“Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.” (Acts 17:11 NASB)

Using the truth gage

We hear all kinds of messages coming from everywhere, including news sources, talking heads, social media, friends, family and even coming from religious speakers. It can be very confusing. But, to remain safe, you must use the Word of God as the gage for obtaining the truth of things. That’s what a group of Jewish believers from a place called Berea did when Paul and Silas came to their synagogue to speak to them (Acts 17:11). Even though the believers in Berea received their message with great eagerness, they still examined the Scriptures to see whether these things that were being said were so. Because they did this, the Bible said they were noble-minded. No matter where a message comes from, it must be tested by what the Word of God says about it. I’ve discovered, for instance, that much of what is called “politically correct” these days, does not stand up to what the Word of God calls acceptable. Understand that those who contradict the Word of God are completely in the dark and you do not want to get your instruction from them!

“Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.” (Isa. 8:20 NLT)

Therefore…

“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 ESV)