Rated BG

That's "Biblical Guidance Suggested"!

So much of what we hear and read is infused with worldly values. "Experts" are considered experts because they've spent 20 years going to school and working in their "fields" instead of spending time at home actually putting into practice what they preach. In reality, there is only One expert! Even Super Nanny with all her practice, leaves. She doesn't actually raise these children. And she doesn't base her suggestions on the Word! Which is ultimately the point.

I don't claim to know it all, either. And I know I don't know it all because I used to think I knew it all and I was wrong. I do know one thing that is undisputable, though. God's Word is true. It is our only reliable source of truth in a world that says truth is whatever you want it to be.

Whatever we read or hear (in Christian or worldly magazines and books, from blogs, on tv, etc), before we jump in and apply it to any area of our lives, we need to hold it up to the only standard that matters.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,

Psalm 18:30

This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

Sometimes we doubt that following His Word will work because we doubt it's relevancy to us today. But He doesn't change. We can rest in the comfort of knowing that if we "take refuge in Him" and in His perfect ways, He will be the shield that protects us. He will honor our efforts.

So say no to what the world teaches.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Read His Word. Pray for wisdom and discernment to filter out all the junk out there.