Poison and Antidotes

Proverbs 14:5 (KJV) A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

I often complain about the lack of information about the world which can be believed.  We all have heard of Fake News and if we pay attention enough to compare sources we see it everywhere.  This is a reminder that we should be developing trusted people and venues.  That will not happen overnight.  It takes time and demands that we are alert.

Has a news anchor given you false information?  You might only know if you remember what was said and compare it to later observations.  This, again, requires focus and effort on our part.

I think part of the idea here is that we are to be responsible consumers of news and information about the world around us.  Admit that liars exist.  Recognize evil when you see it.  Apply the appropriate response.  Sometimes that will be just ignoring it.  At other times action may be required.

So?  We are called to truth and honesty.  Be part of the light in a dark world.