Every guy has tools. Hammers, wrenches, saws, screwdrivers. They are the handy helpers we use to fix things, build things, and keep things running.
There is another set of tools a man should have, especially as he exercises his role as a leader. These are mental and spiritual tools such as time in the Word and prayer. There's another tool that I believe to be essential for every man. This particular tool is an accessory to the "belt of truth" mentioned in Ephesians 6:14.
It's called a "spiritual BS detector." (BS, if you're wondering, stands for "bravo sierra" or "baloney sausage.")
This detector scans the opinions and beliefs the world has to offer and sounds an alarm if they pose a threat to us and those we love. Having a finely-tuned spiritual BS detector protects those we love and prevents us from slipping into error.
I don't point my detector primarily at doctrinal disagreements that Christians can disagree on yet still be Christians. Instead, my detector is tuned to find things that are contrary to what is taught in God's Word. When it's working right, the detector is tuned to the Holy Spirit wavelength. It looks for anything designed to appeal to our itching ears and lure us away from God.
Here are some of the beliefs that make my detector send out an alarm, followed by an antidote from Scripture:
"There's no such thing as absolute truth." (Roman 1:18)
"All religions are basically the same." (John 14:6)
"Marriage doesn't have to be only between a man and a woman." (Genesis 2:24)
"Actions don't have consequences." (Proverbs 11:21)
"Satan isn't real." (1 Peter 5:8-9)
"God doesn't care about me." (1 Peter 5:7)
"Jesus was a great teacher, but he wasn't the Son of God and he didn't really rise from the dead." (1 Corinthians 15:12-14)
Do you have a spiritual BS detector? If so, what sets it off?
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written by oakley sunglasses outlet, March 27, 2012
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