The Nugget:
Mar 4:24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
My Comment:
We need to exercise great caution when we hear or even see the news. Very few sources are devoted to informing us what is actually taking place.
When a major event takes place, pay attention to what is first reported by those who are on the scene. Later reports sometimes are more accurate but sometimes they are “slanted” in content or leave important facts out.
Today is the anniversary of a significant gathering at the United States Capitol on January 6 just a few years ago.
I spent much time watching video reports from media and individuals who were there at the time. I also listened to reports on the radio.
One of the first reports I distinctly remember hearing was on a radio news broadcast the morning of January 6. The report said that several buses were filled with people coming to Washington, D.C., and escorted by what appeared to be police vehicles.
I later learned and also actually saw the passengers exit the buses after donning MEGA caps so that the riders appeared to be part of this patriotic event. It turns out that these passengers were up to no good and had come to disrupt and otherwise tarnish the event.
I also heard and watched some Christians who were present who were sharing the Gospel of Christ with those who would listen.
I also watched as genuine conservatives attempted to restrain the actions of infiltrators who were attempting to break windows and otherwise engage in mayhem.
The picture presented in President Biden’s speech the other day is totally false. This event was never intended to be an “insurrection.” In fact it was never an insurrection. It was a peaceful protest against the perpetrators of a stolen election. Notice how many claim to support “democracy” but usually fail to acknowledge that our country is a federal republic. The founders were very much against democracy.
President Trump authorized a large contingent of National Guard to help protect the Capitol, if needed. The mayor of Washington, D.C., refused the aid President Trump offered. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi also refused the help. Now you know who wanted things that day to turn violent.
I think it is the FBI who have carefully reviewed footage of the January 6 crowd as well as cell phone location records to identify who had come to this event. Over 1000 individuals identified as present that day have been placed in jails in Washington, D.C., and have been left in jail as virtual political prisoners these several years since.
Remember that elections have consequences. Remember that all liars will find themselves where they do not want to be according to Revelation 21:8. Do not be part of the misinformation campaign currently being waged with a vengeance. Stand up for the truth of God’s Word and reach others for Christ.
Cross Reference Bible Study for Mark 4:24 from The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury:
Mark 4:24
Take heed. +*Pro 19:27, Jer 17:21, Eze 14:10 note. +*Mat 15:14, +*Luk 8:18, Act 16:14; **Act 17:11, *Heb 2:1, Jas 1:19, 1Pe 2:2, 2Pe 2:1, 2, 3, *1Jn 4:1.
what ye hear. Mar 8:15, +**Psa 119:63, +*Pro 18:17; +*Pro 19:27; Pro 20:12, +*Isa 8:20 note. Isa 65:5 note. +**Jer 16:12, +*Eze 14:10 note. Mat 16:12, %+*Luk 8:18, +*Joh 10:5, 1Ti 1:4; +*1Ti 4:16, 2Ti 4:3, **1Jn 4:1, 2Jn 1:9, 10, 11, +*Jud 1:3.
with what measure. Lev 24:19, +*Jdg 1:7, 1Sa 15:33, Mat 7:2, +*Luk 6:37; +*Luk 6:38, **2Co 9:6.
that hear. Mar 4:9, *Mar 9:7, +*Isa 55:3, Luk 6:27, *Joh 5:25; **Joh 10:16; **Joh 10:27, **Rom 10:17.
shall more be given. Mat 13:12, *Luk 11:36.