Quick Fix

I have always wondered who the notorious "they" actually referred to. You know..."They say pickles are a good for your liver," or, "They say August is the month to adopt a cat." The notorious "they" is merely used to make one seem smarter in a certain subject that they know very little about. But us Christians do this all the time when it comes to our faith.

Now before I go any further, I must make myself clear. I have nothing against the writings of theologians, professors, or well known pastors. They can be very insightful and encouraging. But too often we read their books and articles and let our faith and knowledge become based on what "they" say rather than our experiences with our Savior. "You know what "they" (insert author) say about leadership," or "You know what "they" say about forgiveness." 

Be careful brothers and sisters. Some people write about personal experience, some people write with much biblical reference, some people write more with opinion. Don't take anything but the Word of God at face value. Seek the truth within the texts that coincides with Scripture.

It is a shame to see preachers preach less on the Word of God and more on the "Five Steps to a Great Marriage" that they found in a self-help book at a Christian bookstore. Be careful if what "they" say doesn't match up with what "He" says.