Matthew 6:22-23
This is one of the most profound statements Jesus made, and it is very applicable today. If the light we think we have is actually darkness, how deep is that darkness? If what we are so sure of is false, then we are truly deceived.
Did you know that most pretenses for wars have been built on lies? Often, a puppet master makes it appear as though someone did or said something they didn’t, and the offended party reacts against the one who was “set up.” The two sides then war against each other unknowingly, all for the puppet master’s advantage.
I have always said that before you allow yourself to get upset over something you think someone has said or done to you, you should at least find out whether it is true. Many times, it is simply a miscommunication. It is best to catch it early before war breaks out and you are left with a mess on your hands to clean up.
I see this play out in the news all the time. Everyone is quick to judge what they think is happening, only to find out later that the initial report was wrong. The 72-hour rule is a good practice to incorporate before commenting on or reacting to major breaking news stories, as it allows time for initial inaccuracies, rumors, and assumptions based on incomplete information to be corrected. It is also concerning that there is such a disparity in coverage of stories among news stations. No wonder people are divided. It almost seems purposeful—what they call “spin”—used to sway the narrative one way or another, and how quickly we all react to what we think we saw or heard.
Wisdom is needed here.
Bear in mind that we have a mutual enemy who seeks to divide us with lies and innuendo. We must be careful not to fall victim to his deception. We want to believe people are telling us the truth, but often they are presenting “their truth” as “the truth,” which may not be the case.
We must make sure that the light we think we have is truly light. How awful it would be to live your whole life based on a lie and not realize it until the end. Remember, we are responsible for what we allow ourselves to believe, even if we have been deceived.
We need to be more like the Bereans in Acts 17:10–12 and examine the Scriptures—or circumstances—daily to verify the message we are hearing.
Take responsibility for what you allow yourself to believe.
Did you know that most pretenses for wars have been built on lies? Often, a puppet master makes it appear as though someone did or said something they didn’t, and the offended party reacts against the one who was “set up.” The two sides then war against each other unknowingly, all for the puppet master’s advantage.
I have always said that before you allow yourself to get upset over something you think someone has said or done to you, you should at least find out whether it is true. Many times, it is simply a miscommunication. It is best to catch it early before war breaks out and you are left with a mess on your hands to clean up.
I see this play out in the news all the time. Everyone is quick to judge what they think is happening, only to find out later that the initial report was wrong. The 72-hour rule is a good practice to incorporate before commenting on or reacting to major breaking news stories, as it allows time for initial inaccuracies, rumors, and assumptions based on incomplete information to be corrected. It is also concerning that there is such a disparity in coverage of stories among news stations. No wonder people are divided. It almost seems purposeful—what they call “spin”—used to sway the narrative one way or another, and how quickly we all react to what we think we saw or heard.
Wisdom is needed here.
Bear in mind that we have a mutual enemy who seeks to divide us with lies and innuendo. We must be careful not to fall victim to his deception. We want to believe people are telling us the truth, but often they are presenting “their truth” as “the truth,” which may not be the case.
We must make sure that the light we think we have is truly light. How awful it would be to live your whole life based on a lie and not realize it until the end. Remember, we are responsible for what we allow ourselves to believe, even if we have been deceived.
We need to be more like the Bereans in Acts 17:10–12 and examine the Scriptures—or circumstances—daily to verify the message we are hearing.
Take responsibility for what you allow yourself to believe.
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