Discerning Truth in a World of Voices

Just last week I found myself in conversation with a fellow brother in Christ as we shared areas of our lives where we needed prayer. I asked him to pray for me in the area of spending more time in God’s Word. Lately, I’ve noticed that I devote more time to reading books from theologians than to reading the Bible itself. I am not someone who can easily draw out a grand, beautiful picture of meaning, poetry, and nuance from Scripture as some can. That is not a gift I naturally possess, so I often rely on the guidance of trusted teachers and scholars.

In today’s world, resources are at our fingertips—books, articles, podcasts, sermons—all of which can be very helpful. But they can also be dangerous. As the Apostle Paul warned in Acts 20:29–30: 'After my departure savage wolves will come in… among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.' This is why we must not simply trust every voice we hear, but instead take time to examine what a person or ministry truly believes. Sadly, many speak truth most of the time, but then slowly and subtly drift into unbiblical teaching—crossing the line, retreating back, and then crossing further each time until they lead others into error.

So, church family, let us first and foremost be rooted in Scripture daily, so we may guard ourselves against false teachers. And if you have questions about a teacher, author, or ministry, I encourage you to reach out to one of our Elders, who will gladly help discern whether their teaching is sound. Today we see many singers, pastors, and church leaders falling away—but this is exactly why our trust, hope, and faith must rest in Christ alone. He is our Redeemer, our Savior, our King, and the only one who will never lie or abandon us. Praise His glorious name!

Keanan Fischer