There is a downside to the democratizing power of the internet. Whom do you trust? It was easier when you had three TV stations and one local paper. Over time, you came to know the reporters and whether they were trustworthy, biased, competent, or fools.
But in recent years, I have watched hundreds of videos online arguing every possible position about COVID-19 and vaccines. I don’t know these people. How do I know the ones who claim to be doctors even ARE doctors? Not to mention, competent doctors? I have Republican friends who voted for Biden, others convinced Trump is the greatest of all Republicans. Some argue the answer to gun violence is everyone carry guns. Others say take away all the guns. There are men with signs claiming to be unemployed veterans, the guy saying he just needs something to eat, but will only accept cash, and the man outside the bank asking for money to buy a car battery…
How do you know whom to trust? I have been fooled many times, and I hate that.
Israel was fooled. Joshua led the nation into the Promised Land and they slaughtered God’s enemies according to God’s plan. The Gibeonites knew what was coming, dressed in rags, collected old, dry bread, and went to see Joshua, claiming they came from a far country and wanted to make an alliance. It was a classic fraud. Israel fell for it and signed the treaty, then learned the truth. But it was too late—they had taken an oath before God.
“The men of Israel … did not seek the Lord’s counsel” Joshua 9:14.
It may sound simple. But STEP ONE in knowing whom to trust is PRAYER. Seek the Lord’s counsel. Pray about—
- News sources
- People you listen to
- Books you read
- Entertainment—because it WILL influence you
- Whom you choose to teach, coach, and counsel you and your children
- Whom you choose as spiritual leaders, including the church you attend
- Whom you vote for
The world is filled with liars.
SEEK THE LORD’S COUNSEL.
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