St Marks Church
“Normal” just isn’t normal anymore. COVID-19 has caused so much to change at work, at home and everywhere else.
Along with the changes, and the fear and anxiety that come with a global pandemic, we also have to deal with information overload. How does COVID-19 fit into Scripture? What about all the conspiracies? Are these the “signs of the times”?
Nobody wants to be led astray by fables or lies, but how do we discern fact from fiction or truth from error? The ancient Scriptures hold the key to unlocking our understanding of the current crisis.
When reading the Bible we always need to ask ourselves:
· Who was it written to?
· When was it written / what time in history?
· What is being said?
Let’s be mindful to not take passages out of context.
Humility, caution, curiosity, empathy and patience are among the intellectual virtues.
Be consistent in your reasoning and your resolve.
Our willingness to submit to a higher authority is crucial for intellectual integrity.
II Timothy 3:1 NKJV
II Timothy 2:16-18 NKJV
With the Lord's help, we must be aware of:
1. Deception
II Thessalonians 2:3 NKJV
Consistency and obedience to God’s Word, which is TRUTH, is the only way we can guard ourselves from being deceived.
Consistent private disciplines with God are one of the most important steps we need to take.
