When
you hear the word “filter” many things probably come to mind.
There are filters for the car, the air conditioner, water, etc. By
definition, the word filter means to pass something through
a device to remove unwanted material. For the purpose of
this blog, I want to focus on another type of filter---the Word of
God. There are so many filters that we pass information through as
we deal with issues in our life. There is the filter of our
upbringing, our culture, educational background, past experiences,
etc. We reach conclusions based upon how we filter the things we
face. If we filter information the wrong way, the outcome will also
be wrong. Try filtering your air conditioner or water through a
dirty filter and see what you get. The same thing happens when we don't filter things appropriately through the Word of God. There are many issues that
arise seeking our response including political opinions, social media
frenzies, cultural changes and more. The goal is to filter the
information through the Word so that any ungodly material is removed. It is easy
to respond based on our own opinion, wisdom, experience, what others
are spouting, etc. However, instead of being quick to respond, we
must embrace the challenge to be slow to speak (or post!) and ask the
question, “What does the Word of God say about this?” That takes
away the conflict, the mystery and even the heated debates. The Word of God will direct us in everything that we
face and provide an answer for every question. In order for the Word to accomplish this, we must
plant it in our hearts and allow it to be the final
authority in every situation. Psalm 119:130 declares, “The entrance
of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” The spirit of compromise is
so prevalent today that it is very easy to get caught up in the flow of
the world. That is why in these days of worldviews
filled with darkness, we must allow the Word of God to shine the
light and guide us to Godly answers and solutions. The Word is our filter.
“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
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