Acts 17:10-11
“Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.”
For years we have heard the expression, “You know the old saying – – – .” Usually it is followed by a familiar folk wisdom such as, “A stitch in time saves nine.” I guess that was back when people mended their clothes to save buying new ones.
When I was a Juvenile Probation Officer, I had two boys from the same family who were on probation. I wondered about the mental stability of their mother. For one thing, she repeatedly used the expression, “You know the old saying – – – .” The problem was that she didn’t use an old saying but would just say something foolish like; “You know the old saying– ‘They will be home in two hours.’ ” How do you respond to something like that? No wonder the two sons were troubled.
I have known Christians who were like that. They lack knowledge of God’s Word, but speak as if they are experts. I have often heard words like; “Well I am sure it is in the Bible somewhere!”
Somewhere just does not cut it. We need to keep our mouth shut unless we know for certain what God’s inspired writers have written. That means we need to search the Scriptures repeatedly and conscientiously.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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