“You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ's authority, knowing that God is watching us.” (2 Corinthians 2:17 NLT)
In my house, we have a habit of sniffing the milk before we pour it out of the container. The same applies to juice, ham, leftovers, etc. If something smells ‘off’, my husband and son pass it on to me for confirmation. For some reason, I have been designated as the final arbiter of food quality in our family. Even if the label says it’s still good, it has to pass my ‘sniff test’ before we consume it.
From time to time, we all meet people who seem questionable. When a situation or individual does not pass your ‘sniff test’, it is wise to consult the opinion of someone you trust. Don’t go by labels or external appearance. We often give people who look trustworthy the benefit of the doubt. Those who are well-groomed, articulate, charming, intelligent, and from a similar racial or social background can still be devious. Even old friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors, pastors, doctors, teachers, bankers, etc., can have their own agenda. Those who seek personal profit--whether in the form of admiration, financial gain, power, or pleasure--are neither sincere nor authentic. Whatever they offer is not safe for consumption.
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