Well I find myself at the computer with some time and some headspace.
It's been a while.
For those of you who access this from a mobile, you may notice a change as I try something different. Let me know what you think. If it's totally sucky, I'll drop it. If it works ok, I may drop it because I'm like that. I think it works ok. But then, I think the whole Steve's Blog thing is ok.
The other day it rained a fair bit. All day.
Now normally I'm prepared for that. I have waterproof jackets. And more importantly I have two umbrellas.
My brain bit is the thing that lets me down somewhat.
The night before, there was some drizzle. Very light drizzle.
I had to pick up our car from the mechanic which involved a walk.
So as I considered picking up my umbrella and carrying it all of 3 blocks, my thoughts jumped between the sensible idea of taking it and.......well I'm not sure.
Possibly, don't take it.
You won't need it.
Even if it does rain, I'll be in my office. I won't get wet.
It's so far to have to carry such a heavy thing as an umbrella.
I wonder what's for tea.
It won't rain.
So, it rains.
I woke up thinking, "It's raining." I'm pretty smart in the morning.
"My umbrella is at work."
"No worries."
Half way into work I realised what I had forgotten.
The walk from the car to my office.
About 800 metres.
Doh!
But then, my spot is taken by some uncaring, thoughtless person who wakes up earlier than me on rainy days.
My back up spot is a block away and ummmmmm yeah, it's also gone.
So I end up a further 2 blocks away with no umbrella.
Why is it when you walk in the rain it appears you are able to avoid all the rain drops until you get to a dry spot and discover the fallacy in that thinking?
I got soaked.
This was made worse when I stepped out to cross the road, only to discover the gutter was blocked with leaves, creating a pool of ankle deep water just where I was about to step.
How did I know the depth of the pool?
Think about it :(
Deuteronomy 13
How important is it to be able to discern right from wrong?
Then and now, people come up with compelling, persuasive ideas that are claimed to be from God.
What they say can sound reasonable.
It could be right. It could be a message from God, for us, for now.
Or it might not!
But how do you know?
How do I know?
The appeal in this chapter is not just to look out for people who will lead others astray.
It is also to be able to know those who are right from those who are not.
This is about you.
It's about me.
A part of my journey to get through the bible from start to finish, is to become more familiar with God's word.
To know it, remember it and try to understand it better.
I figure if I can do that, I will be better equipped to know the real prophet, the real message from God.
AND I will know which ideas to be wary of.
At the end of the day, I am accountable for what I decide to believe.
Me.
Not my mum.
Not my wife.
Not my pastor.
Me.
If I think it's from God, there is no better way to know, than to compare it to God's Word. I can take time. I can take advice. And I need to.
God is consistent. If it don't line up, watch out.
The price in Deuteronomy for leading others stray was stoning.
The price now for being lead astray is higher.
Don't jump on board the latest , greatest teachings without considering why.
Test everything.
Make sure, you're sure.
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