"Every word of God [is] pure; He [is] a shield to those who put their trust in Him." - Proverbs 30:5
"But He said, "More than that, blessed [are] those who hear the word of God and keep it!" - Luke 11:28
"For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe." - 1 Thessalonians 2:13
"For the word of God [is] living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12
This day and age, “I think”, “my opinion is…” and “what I think the truth is…” are phrases that tend to be the end-all-be-all in the world of debate and discussion. If a person thinks something is true, who are we to question their thoughts?
Same is true when people post links to other’s opinions on different topics. The post speaks for itself so if a person has written something, they are the “expert” and who are we to question such articles of knowledge?
However, the fact of the matter is there is only one “opinion” that matters and that is the Lord’s and the good news is, He has already spoken it to us in His Word! His isn’t an opinion but fact and therefore our opinions, thoughts, etc. need to be rooted in the Word of God.
“But there are so many opinions of what Scripture teaches!” one may state. The Bible is very clear in regards to sin and moral living, anyone who says otherwise is trying to read things into Scripture that aren’t there. If one has to add to Scripture to make it fit their views, their views are wrong.
Want to know what it means to live/dress modestly? Go to the Word of God.
Want to know how we should treat others or go to others who has fallen into sin? Go to the Word of God.
Want to know how to manage your money, have a great marriage, grow in your faith, walk in the light, grow in wisdom, and countless other things we desperately need? Go to the Word of God.
It matters not what an “expert” has to say, what does God’s Word say? (and oh by the way, “experts” once said the world was flat, that leeches were the best way to cure some ailments, that man would never travel faster than 35mph because their skin would fall off their bones, etc. – “expert” opinion changes all the time). So when you read “expert” (or even anyone’s, including mine) thoughts, make sure you know what they think of the Word of God. Do they hold is as 100% accurate or do they plug their own opinion into it?
But after you go to the Word, make sure you obey it. If you don’t, James 1:23-24 has something to say for you. It also will harden you to listening to truth and before you know it, you’ll be the next “expert” stating their opinion that isn’t grounded in the Word of God at all!
So can we question others’ thoughts/opinions/statements and show their falsehood? Absolutely if they don’t line up with Scripture.
It matters not what our opinion is, what has Jesus already spoken on the subject!
