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WHAT DETERMINES RIGHT?
NOT REASON: “For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not
God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of preaching (message preached) to
save them that believe” (1 Cor. 1:21). “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My
ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9).
NOT CONSCIENCE: “Brethren, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day”
(Acts 23:1). (This said by Paul, even though he had persecuted Christians).
NOT CUSTOM NOR TRADITION: “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God
because of your tradition” (Matt. 15:3)? “Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh
spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the rudiments of the world, and not
after Christ” (Col. 2:8).
NOT “AUTHORITIES”: “And now, brethren, I know that in ignorance ye did it, as did also
your RULERS” (Acts 3:17).
NOT THE MAJORITY OR THE MASSES: “Enter ye in by the narrow gate; for wide is the
gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby”
(Matt. 7:13).
BUT RATHER THE WORD OF GOD: It is reasonable, will make the conscience good, is
God’s “tradition”, authoritative and intended for all.
~Bill Crews, Dequeen Blvd.
via Bulletin Fodder, Valley Station church of Christ, Louisville, KY
May we be a people intent on knowing God’s Word and allowing His Word to guide us in
our lives — not just in those things we think necessary, but in ALL THINGS!
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”
(2 Tim. 3:16-17).
