Author: Robertson, John

When we find the authorized will of God through direct command, example, or inference we must accept the answer. Many have been guilty of saying, “Well, God didn’t say we could not do that.” Let us learn that an important principle of establishing Bible authority for all that we do and say is God’s silence. When God delivers His divine will through command, example, or inference we must be content with the command and not look to some sort of loop hole out. When God commands all other options are made null and void (see Acts 8:20-21; Hebrews 7:12-17).

God is no respecter of persons. No man is above the law of God. Neither Moses (Numbers 20:1-12), David (1 Samuel 21:1-6; Matthew 12:3-6; 2 Samuel 12:10-14), or even Solomon (1 Kings 11:1ff) were excused from meeting Jehovah’s standards perfectly. No matter what man’s approach and attitude his divinely appointed responsibility remains the same. Man is to know his place in this creation. We are created by God and must humbly and fearfully submit to His every standard. Those who do so have ever been promised a beautiful and peaceful eternity (see Proverbs 8:20-21).

The best defense against a false teacher’s poison is spiritual growth (2 Peter 3:18). The word of God reveals the serious nature of erring doctrines (see Deuteronomy 20:16-18). Therefore all doctrines presented must stand the test of the standard of truth. We must put to test all doctrines we hear (Galatians 1:8-9; 1 John 4:1ff). Those doctrines that do not measure up to the Lord’s divine revelation are to be rejected.

The importance of the public’s perception of the Christian.