Discerning Truth #1

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Hmm, something is not adding up for this 3 year old.

Elation set in for our grandson when this cute bunny character walked into a venue where we were dying eggs. He ran straight to the soft plush rabbit, wrapped his arms around her and then notice some human eyeballs behind the screen covered eyes and stepped back.  His next move was to reach for the head and try to rip it off exposing the fraudulent creature.  Mama Boo moved to the bunny's rescue and tried to explain to our grandson this was a dress up character and we shouldn't disassemble her. 

Don't simply believe what you see or read. The deception that surrounds us is of an unimaginable magnitude. We have a few friends whose careers place them in the public lime light and I've been shocked at the outright lies that are printed about these individuals.  There is no accountability when it comes to the press and social media. 

Be intentional to train up yourself and your family to have skills for discerning truth and a Biblical standard of absolutes to stand upon. 

…for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8

You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers. 1 Timothy 4:6-10 MSG

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.  Ephesians 5:15-16

Rumors ruin lives. 
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28
More on this in part 2 tomorrow.


The Songs

"Ancient Words"  Michael Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouTgX9hcwk4



"Spirit of God"  Phil Wickham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuY5hv1pBUw

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