Do You Have the Facts? - DO NOT BELIEVE EVERY WORD

Today, people  are bombarded with information.  Internet, television, and other mass media present a seemingly unending array of ideas.  Many people are also flooded with e-mail, text messages, and reports from well-meaning friends and acquaintances.  Since the deliberate spreading of wrong information and the distorting of facts are common, we have good reason to be cautious and to evaluate carefully what we hear.  What Bible principle can help us?  Proverbs 14:15 says:  "The naive person believes every word, but the shrewd one ponders each step." 

To make good decisions, we need solid facts.  Therefore, we need to be highly selective and to choose carefully what information we will read.  (Read Philippians 4:8, 9)  We should not waste our time viewing questionable Internet news sites or reading unsubstantial reports circulated via e-mail.  It is especially important to avoid websites promoted by apostates.  Their whole purpose is to tear down God's people and to distort the truth.  Poor quality information will lead to poor decisions. Never underestimate the powerful effect that misleading information can have on your mind and heart. -1 Timothy 6:20, 21. 

Next time: Do You Have the Facts? - A FEW PROVISIONS TO HELP US GET THE FACTS


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