29 Oct, 2010
Test Everything
Tests warned of cement troubles before BP blowout
WASHINGTON – Tests performed before the deadly blowout of BP's oil well in the Gulf of Mexico should have raised doubts about the cement used to seal the well, but the company and its cementing contractor used it anyway, investigators with the president's oil spill commission said Thursday.
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19Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22Avoid every kind of evil.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about testing things?
In Today's Story, ignoring test results led to massive devastation. In God's Story we are instructed to perform tests as well. Ignoring the results of those tests could also lead to devastation. Maybe not to large geographic areas, but to our own hearts. What are we suppose to test? Paul instructs us be careful about believing everything that is spoken by prophets, or those proclaiming God's Truth. Today, there are many people out there who claim to preach the truth, but in some cases, it doesn't quite match up with what God's Word really says. I love the way Eugene Peterson sums up today's scripture in the Message - "Don't suppress the Spirit, and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good. Throw out anything tainted with evil."
If we are going to "Test Everything," then we need the answer key to this test. In this case, God's Story is that answer key. The only way we will know if something doesn't match up with God's Story is to KNOW God's Story. Spend some time in God's Story this weekend by reading the rest of 1 Thessalonians.
While you may be wise enough to discern what is truth and what isn't, some of your friends may not be as strong. Do you have a friend you have recently introduced to Jesus? Sometimes they are the most vulnerable to fall victim to those who are preaching something other than the truth. Get together with them over the weekend and talk about today's God's Story scripture. Offer to be a "sounding board" for them to come to if they have questions. Pray for and with your friend as they continue in their new journey with Jesus.
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