November 16, 2017: SOAP #2905:  2Cor 3-6

Scripture: (NIV) 2Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Observation:  Often when I am listening to the news, I wonder what the truth really is.  The first person will describe something making their side look good while making the other side look bad.  Then a second person will describe the very same thing making their side look good and the first person look bad.  They “spin” the facts in such a way to gather support for their side.  One side, or both sides, use deception to distort the truth.

Application:  In the scripture we find God “setting forth the truth plainly.”  One news caster likes to call his show, “The No Spin Zone.”  But the Bible alone is “The True No-Spin Zone.”

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, in my daily conversations, in my ministry, and in these SOAPs, help me set forth the truth plainly. Stop me from putting “my spin” on Your Word.    Amen

Pastor Leon
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