How should the children of God manage the news of the day?

God is not surprised at the events of the day. He is aware of every word that the newscasters/podcasters speak. He
knows what’s happening behind every closed door, in every governmental agency and in the hearts of every head of
state.

“In our world today, two words have become increasingly prominent: disinformation and misinformation – with only
a shade of difference between the two. They both share a common element, deviating from the truth. Social media
has allowed every individual to have a voice and discerning what is and isn’t true has become challenging.” (Dr. David
Jeremiah)

It’s not the headlines that concern God, it’s the faith of His children.

Which carries the most weight in your heart? The Bible or whichever platform you get your news from?

Which contains the most accurate message? The Bible or whichever platform you get your news from, or Google
searches?

Which speaks with real authority? The Bible or whichever platform you use to get your news or information from?

Back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Walter Cronkite anchored the CBS Evening News and would end each broadcast with,
“And that’s the way it is.” Meaning he had just presented to you the factual news that represented the day’s events.
Today the newscaster would have to sign off with, “And that’s the way we see it.” or “And that’s the way we want
you to see it.”

So when it comes to viewing our world and viewing our Bible, what should we do? Should we allow the events of the
world – moral, political, cultural, economic – shape how we view God and His Word? Or should we let God and His
Word shape how we view events that happen in the world? Does the world shape our worldview or does the Word
shape our view of the world? We should be aware of the headlines, but only God and His Word should shape our
prospective and set our attitude.

In our pursuit of truth, make sure you measure everything against the gold standard for truth – Christ and His Word.