daily word - prove and hold fast

Do you have favorite authors and teachers? Nearly everyone does, and that makes you a disciple of them as well as of me. Whether this is a good thing or not depends on the quality of the truth they present. Paul invited his audience to follow him as he followed me. If following them leads you closer to me then all is well, but realize everyone knows in part, even your favorites. You are less likely to be limited by their limitations if you are aware of them. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good. Cast your net upon the waters, and sort it out on the deck. Even if you have to throw something overboard, you can still keep what is good from the same catch.