Today's Scripture Reflection
Gary Wieder, Family Pastor
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17

Counterfeit money has become a big problem, especially with advancements in printer and computer technology. According to the United States Department of Treasury, an estimated $70 million in counterfeit bills are in circulation, or approximately one counterfeit note for every 10,000 genuine. Businesses can have a difficult time distinguishing between the counterfeits and the real thing.

So, what can be done? For the longest time, federal agents were simply trained to spot the fakes. Examples were placed in front of them daily. Some fakes were obvious, others were almost impossible to spot.

U.S. currency now has watermarks, color-changing ink, and mircoprinting. So in their training today, the Federal Reserve has discovered that the best way to spot a counterfeit is for agents to study the real thing. Intensely. Repeatedly. The best way to know if something is fake, is to know what the genuine article looks like.

This is the same with knowing if something is from God. There are a lot of worldviews out there that seem to be legitimate. There are many voices filling the airwaves, and some do not line up with God’s Holy Word. There are 'counterfeit gospels' out there, which can unknowingly lead people down a path away from God.

So what's to be done? We can study the truth of God in Jesus Christ! It is of great value to focus on God’s Word and His plan for our lives. In other words, spend time reflecting on the REAL thing.

Many of us spend a lot of time watching (or reading) the news. And yes, it's good to be informed. But we may also binge-watch shows, or scroll endlessly through our phones.

Shouldn’t God’s love letter – the Bible – be our priority? I am never left spiritually or emotionally empty when I spend time with the real thing.

God bless you!
Gary
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Let Us Pray
Written by Gary Wieder
Father in heaven, thank You for Your Word that is living and active and growing in my life. I submit myself to You today and ask You to teach me Your ways. Give me insight into Your Word so that I may know You more in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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