Scripture places tremendous emphasis on the concept of verification. Words and concepts of testimony and witness thread the entirety of the Bible, appearing in all sorts of ways—from formal trials (Dt. 19:15–20) to personal interactions (1 Sam. 20:12) and even to sacred furniture (Ex. 26:21). God’s Word consistently uses the…
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Escape From Error: Command Two
No one can know everything—not even Google. In fact, most of our knowledge was obtained through the contributions of others. Much like Google, we acquire, analyze, and archive information supplied from outside sources that we evaluate and organize according to various criteria particular to us and our lives. That is,…
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Escape From Error: Command One
Most of us will never need to know if there is a connection between COVID-19 and Bill Gates or the whos and whys behind JFK’s assassination. Our interest in strange theories and bizarre assertions stem more from idleness and indulgence than necessity. Incidentally, the same can be said of a…
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Why We Succumb to Misinformation: Reason Two
When does ignorance become willful ignorance? Few could accuse Plandemic devotees of apathy or suggest that Anti-maskers are unprincipled, for these are educated people who are convinced of the righteousness of their cause.1 The problem lies not in a lack of principle but in an unswerving devotion to skewed principles…
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Why We Succumb to Misinformation: Reason One
In the previous post, we considered the fact that sin is as much as a matter of action as a matter of motive. Good intentions do not justify sin. Surprisingly, this precept prepares us to honestly examine what motivates us to act as false witnesses.