Study to Show Thyself Approved

   “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
(2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)

   I am going to come out of the gate swinging... We go everywhere seeking answers and entertain all kinds of conjectures when the truth is right in front of us bound in black, white and red and labeled “B-I-B-L-E.”  We will seek out every ridiculous source of information, even some reputable ones as we “answer shop” the latest of life’s questions.  Many “answer shop” in an attempt to find a source that will give them the “answer” they want to hear.  In our rebellious hearts, we have a real desire to have smooth things spoken to us as the prophet Isaiah says, “That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the Lord: Which say to the seers, ‘See not;’ and to the prophets, ‘Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits.’” (Isaiah 30:9-10 KJV)

   We have false prophets all around us, so we can certainly heap up and buy into whatever lies we would like to believe at the moment. The question begs to be asked how many of us go to the Bible first to see what God has to say on the issue?  Do not mistake my words, I do not totally oppose the use of the internet or ...

Want to read more?

Subscribe today!

Learn how to email this article to others