Do You Have the Facts?

"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is a folly and shame unto him." - Proverbs 18:13.


HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER?

* Why must we be selective about what we read and about what we share via e-mails or text messages?

* How can we imitate Jesus if others spread false reports about us?

* What three Bible principles will help us to evaluate information accurately?

AS TRUE Christians, we need to develop the ability to evaluate information and reach accurate conclusions.  (Proverbs 3:21-23; 8:4, 5)  If we do not cultivate this ability, we will be far more vulnerable to the efforts of Satan and his world to distort our thinking.  (Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 2:8)  Of course, only if we have the facts can we reach the right conclusions.  As Proverbs 18:13 says,  "when anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish and humiliating." 

In this article, we will consider several challenges associated with obtaining the facts and reaching proper conclusions.  In addition, we will consider practical Bible principles and examples that can help us improve our ability to evaluate information accurately.

Next time: Do You Have the Facts? - DO NOT BELIEVE "EVERY WORD"

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