Acts 17:11
"These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so."

    In this passage, Paul is talking about when he was ministering in Berea. The Bereans were considered to be scholarly and devoted completely to the truth of GOD'S Word. When Paul would deliver a message or teach on a passage, these people would not take it at his Word. Instead they would go home and search carefully to be certain what they heard aligned with GOD'S Word.  They did not have closed minds or hearts because they 'received the Word with all readiness'.  So this Scripture suggests that they had an open mind and heart, but that they were careful.  

   We also should always remain open in both our minds and hearts.  We should be like the Bereans and search the Scriptures daily to carefully ensure that what we receive is biblically correct.  Our personal beliefs must measure up to the GOD'S Word.  We should not be gullible and receive everything we are told from others as the pure truth. GOD'S Word is our measuring stick. If what we are told goes against the truth of GOD'S Word than we should reject it.  That way we only fill ourselves up with the truth. The more truth one has in their minds and hearts, the easier it is to detect a lie when it comes before you!  Today, and every day, keep an open mind and an open heart before GOD.  Today, and every day may we be like the Bereans!

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