Test Those That Talk At Us. Test What They Say & Test Why.
If you're a writer or a commentator you're out there influencing people even if you pretend otherwise. The Christian Scriptures have a number clear concepts that, whether you're Christian of not, that should be applied to all modern life. To be a pastor, there's standard set out but there are also very clear instructions to those listening to a Pastor. Acts 17:11 "These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so." Its often referred to as the Berean way. So whether your Christian or not, its pretty clear and very sensible that if you're really fair minded person you'll listen to things you're told but if you'll go see if these things are true or not. Test what you've been told. In this day & age, we have the advantage of having more seek & test power than any other point in time with internet search...