Colossians 2:6-8 “Therefore as you have received Christ
Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and
now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as
you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. See to it
that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception,
according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of
the world, rather than according to Christ.” (NASB)
What an interesting time we live in! As we look at the
political and social landscape today, not only are there strongly differing
opinions – but in an age with technology where those opinions can be freely
shared. What is truth? What is only part of the truth? What is completely
false, but looks good? What evidence can be crafted to support the
feeling/opinion?
It is certainly challenging to sift through and figure out
what is truth. We need context, we need history, we need full details, and we
need an open mind. If we don’t approach discovery with an attitude of wanting
truth instead of wanting to support our pre-conceived feelings we will miss
things.
I am not here to say in the political arena what is and isn’t
truth and what is and isn’t right (happy to chat on that 1-1, seems to be more effective
that way) but I am here to encourage all of us as believers to start with the source
of truth as our real foundation for belief – not just our opinions and
feelings. Scripture should shape our feelings and opinions. We must approach
God’s word looking to learn and be influenced, not looking for support of what
makes us feel good. I think Paul addressed this in his letter to Colossae where
he talked about being rooted AND built up in Christ. He then just a verse later
talks about the dangers of being swayed by people with their opinions and
traditions. We must watch what is driving our opinions and beliefs – and it
should be Christ through His word. How do we do that? Read…..the whole thing!
Don’t fall into just looking for 1 or 2 verses, get context and seek
understanding – let that propel you forward.
Have a blessed day,
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