The Christian congregation shuns harmful words that "spread like gangrene." (2 Timothy 2:16, 17; Titus 3:9) This is true whether such words reflect misleading secular "wisdom," the propaganda of apostates, or thoughtless talk within the congregation. While a healthy desire to learn new things can be beneficial, unbridled curiosity could expose us to harmful ideas. We are not ignorant of Satan's designs . (2 Corinthians 2:11) We know that he is making great efforts to distract us so as to slow us down in our service to God.
As fine ministers, let us firmly uphold godly teaching. (1 Timothy 4:6) May we make wise use of our time by being selective about the information we choose to take in. Then we will not be easily shaken by Satan-inspired propaganda. Yes, let us keep considering "whatever things are true, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well spoken off, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is." If we fill our minds and hearts with such things, the God of peace will be with us. -Philippians 4:8, 9.
Next time: HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT HAS TO SAY
The Watchtower, 2000
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