Zip the trap and think before you speak...

Psalms 15:2,3,5

2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

3He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

I remember reading about a woman who a few years earlier was a new Christian. And as a new Christian, she listened to any person who proclaimed to be a Christian. Over time, though, she realized that not all people who claimed to be Christian offered a true message from God. As she matured in her faith, she had to learn to discern between those who spoke the truth and those who didn't.

How do we find the truth about God and Jesus Christ? How can we discern who is teaching the truth about the Christian faith and who is not?

I am a firm believer that actions speak louder than words. Look at the example of Jesus. He valued people and little children and life itself. Jesus was concerned about truth and honesty. Even when Jesus was confronted by the people who opposed him, he treated them with respect and wisdom. Jesus' actions proved that he cared about people and their human situation. He healed people, fed people, gave people hope, and forgave people. Jesus also took a lot of time for prayer to discern God's will. Jesus humbled himself, as he relied on God and not on himself.

The most important truth test is the Bible, God's word to all of humanity. When we study and know God's truth from the Bible, then we can use that knowledge to test those who teach and share our Christian beliefs.


God of truth, it is not always easy to discern the truth. May I live more each day with a Christ-like and Biblical truth. In Jesus name, Amen.