TRUTH ENCOURAGES INVESTIGATION


     Someone has said, "Whosoever is afraid of submitting any

question, civil or religious, to the test of free discussion, is

more in love with his own opinion than with truth."

     Who made this statement is not known, but it does not take

much wisdom to see that the statement is based upon experience.

There seem to be so very few who are willing to have someone else

examine their religious beliefs. In reality, there are only two

attitudes that will prevent one from examining anew his or her

convictions: Indifference and/or prejudice; and either of these is

inexcusable in the sight of God. If a person is convinced he or

she holds the truth on a subject of his faith, he will welcome the

opportunity of having it examined in the light of Bible teaching.

It is dishonest to hold to a concept simply for the sake of

prejudice.

     It has been said, "He who cannot reason upon religion is a

fool; he that dares not is a coward; and he who will not is a

bigot."  The apostle Paul said, "Prove all things; hold fast that

which is good" (1 Thessalonians 5:21). If one has the truth, a re-

examination will only serve to strengthen his convictions and

faith. If he should be in error, such examination would serve to

make him aware of it in time to make the necessary correction.

     Anyway one looks at it, nothing can be lost by a careful

investigation, and much may be gained.

     "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free"

(John 8:32).

       Jack Thompson, preacher for the White Park church of Christ

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