All Scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness.—2 Timothy 3:16
I knew a man from India who got hold of a New Testament, was
converted and started to preach, but he had no background at all. That is, he
started from scratch. He did not have a Greek Orthodox or Roman Catholic or
Protestant background. He just started from the beginning. He didn't know
anything about churches. He testified, "What I did when I had a problem in
the church was to go straight to the New Testament and settle it. I let the New
Testament tell me what I was to do." The result was that God greatly
blessed him and his work in the land of India.
This is what I would like to see in our church—the New Testament
order of letting Scripture decide matters. When it comes to a question—any
question—what does the Word of God say? All belief and practices should be
tested by the Word; no copying unscriptural church methods. We should let the
Word of God decide. Rut, Rot or Revival: The Condition of the Church,
140.
"Lord, as our Board meets this month would You direct us to
seek Your mind. We're mostly businessmen and we know how to make decisions. But
remind us, Lord, that that's not enough in Your work; we need clear direction
from Your Word and Your Spirit. Amen."
Now the serpent was
more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD
God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say… Genesis 3:1
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