Living and Preaching the Truth
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Acts 17:10-15
10:The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue.
11:Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
12:Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men.
13:But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Berea also, they came there too, agitating and stirring up the crowds.
14:Then the brothers immediately sent Paul off on his way to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there.
15:Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.
Word for Today:
Teach the truth so that your teaching cant be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:8 NLT
Living and teaching the truth is the way to live above criticism. It also gives you power to turn people away from falsehood.
The opposition in Thessalonica did not stop Paul from preaching the gospel when they arrived at Berea.
Their first port of call was the synagogue and they preached to an audience that is more open to the teaching of the gospel.
The result of hearing the gospel was that many Jews believed, as did many prominent women and men. (v12.) Even though the Thessalonians followed them again, they could not stop the power of the truth that was preached.
The truth opposed in one place is an opportunity for another place or persons to hear the truth.
The truth preached must of course be in line with the teaching of Scripture. Whenever we teach and live out the truth it has the power to bring different people to Christ.
Remember today that both those who preach and those who listen have the responsibility of ensuring that the truth is preached and lived.
Live and preach the truth no matter the evaluation and opposition of people, it sets people free.
Prayer:
Lord, help me to be a demonstration of the truth in my life and teaching.
Hi.
The truth will make us free.
Starting from that, we must always preach with the truth and fight for the truth to prevail over the lie. treat the dema with respect and preach always thinking that you should do the best for your brothers.
Greetings from Venezuela