Paul preached the gospel in Iconium, and many Jews and Greeks believed. However, the unbelieving Jews stirred up and poisoned their minds. How does this happen?
He stayed there a long time, spoke boldly, and there were many signs and miracles. The unbelievers could not argue with the miracles, so they turned to violence.
At Lystra, Paul saw a lame man had the faith to be healed. He commanded him to, "stand up..." The man was totally healed. Note: While the man had the faith to be healed, he was still lame before he added action to his faith upon Paul's command. Faith and action go together.
The people at Lystra wanted to worship Paul and Barnabas and offer sacrifices. Then, Jews from Antioch and Iconium came and persuaded the people they were wrong. They turned on Paul and stoned him.
It seems there are two groups of people: Those who are vulnerable and those who are immune.
How do you become immune to words against the truth?
1. Don't believe everything. Check the source. Unnamed sources cannot be validated.
2. Believe the Word of God over everything else. Be anxious for nothing. If it shakes your trust in God, get rid of it.
3. More than anything else, trust in God.
4. Think on good things. If things need to be changed, listen to God.
Words have an effect on us. When we say things, there is creative power in our words.
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