"Don't Believe Everything" 

Proverbs 14:15 "The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps."

Seems like l am believing less and less of what l see, hear and read. This reminds me of how very reliable, real and refreshing His Word is to me. l am exasperated by clickbait (the word bait must mean someone is trying to hook me) partisan rhetoric (not just political stuff, but even in sports trash talk and religious/Christian doctrinal writing also). I am tempted to be catty and shallow about how catty and shallow almost all talk is getting. Oh, how refreshing straight, positive, respectful words are these days. Seems like innuendo, put-down and sarcasm rule. Plus, the bawdy, suggestive and downright nasty stuff is so common.

So my point today is read carefully and thoroughly and consider the source. Pray about it all. Do not regurgitate the crass, inappropriate and shallow tidbits about anything or anybody. Lord help us not to be naive and to be sensible. Trust God in everything.Do not presume you know His heart, ask afresh for His truth. Certainly, do not act on anything brashly or quickly or speak to it either. Lots of prayerful consideration in all things. Lord make us wise and forgive our haste and naivete.

Reflective,
Pastor Fred