June 10

As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, — Acts 17:2 BSB

Paul was a man of strong habits. It was his custom to always attend church.

It’s a good habit to have. Many people become careless about going to church, but those who follow Christ should join His community.

Some people believe in Christ but stay hidden among the world, never openly showing their faith. But Christ calls us to stand with Him.

Sometimes, the right thing to do during persecution is to leave. The missionaries left Thessalonica at night, and there was no reason for them to stay. They went on to Berea, where the people were more noble. They received Paul’s words eagerly and searched the Scriptures to verify his teaching.

It’s a sign of a narrow mind to reject something without first examining it.