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take the fruit...
& spit out the seeds!*
& spit out the seeds!*
Several years ago I was privileged to work under a senior pastor who used a phrase that I have benefited from time and time again. In reference to various books, tapes, cd's, authors and speakers he would say, "Take the fruit...and spit out the seeds."
He was expressing the opinion that we could benefit from a variety of writers and speakers as long as we carefully evaluated their teachings in light of the scripture.
This philosophy has freed me to read and listen to individuals from all walks of life, including, but not limited to Christians, knowing that I will ultimately examine their teaching, and determine its validity, through the grid of biblical truth.
The fruit of this practice has been very significant to me. It has enabled me to glean some great stuff from people who are not Christians. At the same time I have been guarded on numerous occasions from "Christian" authors who have gotten off track.
As it turns out, the practice of "Taking the fruit...and spitting out the seeds," didn't really originate with my former pastor...IT WAS ORIGINATED BY GOD:
"They received the word with great
eagerness, examining the scriptures
daily, to see whether these things were so."
-Acts 17:11, bold mine
eagerness, examining the scriptures
daily, to see whether these things were so."
-Acts 17:11, bold mine
**Originally Published in GodThoughs Volume 1. 2004. I will send a FREE COPY of GodThoughts, Volume 1 (paperback), to the first 10 orders of the GT Parter Perspectus (see above for details).
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