And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Matthew 7:28-29
When Jesus taught, it was unlike anything they had heard before. His teachings were full of power, and his authority was sure. Because it was different, people flocked to him. They didn’t know who he was, but because he was God, his message came across boldly. There is no mincing words here; it plainly states that what he taught was doctrine, a set of beliefs we should adhere to. There are so many rules added by churches that it can be confusing; Jesus’s words are not confusing; they are clear and concise. There should be no misinterpretation, though there is. How do we compensate for that? We must listen to the still, small voice that guides us as we read the scriptures. If something feels unsettling, we should dig a little deeper into its meaning, ask for the Holy Spirit to clarify, and persist until we get the appropriate answer. The denominations have muddied the waters so much that unless you dig into the scriptures yourself, you WILL be misled. Don’t let others toy with your future like that. Be noble like the Bereans who combed through the scriptures to verify that what Paul was teaching was trustworthy and true. Your eternity is worth a little extra effort. Verify, then believe!
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11
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