Wednesday, November 2 [Paul] reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving by references.​—Acts 17:2, 3.

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Wednesday, November 2

[Paul] reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving by references.—Acts 17:2, 3.

 

The first-century disciples accepted Christian teachings and relied on the holy spirit to help them understand God’s Word. They proved to themselves that these teachings were based on the Scriptures. (Acts 17:11, 12; Heb. 5:14) They did not build their faith on feelings and emotions alone, and they did not serve Jehovah simply because they felt good when they associated with fellow believers. Instead, their faith was built on “the accurate knowledge of God.” (Col. 1:9, 10) The truths of God’s Word remain constant. (Ps. 119:160) For example, they do not change if a fellow believer offends us or commits a serious sin. And they do not change when we face adversity. So we need to be thoroughly familiar with Bible teachings and convinced that they are truthful. Our firm faith built on Bible truths will steady us in times of test, just as an anchor can steady a boat during a turbulent storm. w20.07 9 ¶6-7