At the end of the Battle of Britain, British vice-marshal Alexander Adams was driving to a meeting at his headquarters when he came upon a sign: ROAD CLOSED -- UNEXPLODED BOMB.

Adams called over the policeman on duty, hoping he might be able to suggest an alternate route. "Sorry, you can't go through," said the policeman as he approached the car. "The bomb is likely to go off at any minute now." Then he caught sight of Adams's uniform. "I'm very sorry, sir," he said, "I didn't know you were a wing commander. It is quite all right for you to go through."

With "advisors" like that, who needs enemies!

Although that policeman -- who was trained to respect rank -- momentarily allowed his deference to a vice-marshal to overcome his good sense, Adams had better sense than to follow his advice.

Is it possible that we often follow other people into something that we know we shouldn't be doing simply because of the high degree of position that they hold?

Over the years in my ministry, I have watched people ascribe to certain doctrinal positions simply because some ministry "celebrity" holds those viewpoints.  Is that a safe path to take? Celebrity minister's opinions (or any opinions for that matter), are not the prerequisite of truth discovery.

"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."  Acts 17:11

God's word is clear that we should follow it's counsel no matter what the cost!  We are responsible for searching, learning, and following God's word.  It's an important reminder for us all.

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word