Whistling Carrots
“The British supermarket chain Tesco published an advertisement in The Sun announcing the
successful development of a genetically modified ‘whistling carrot.’ The ad explained that the
carrots had been specifically engineered to grow with tapered air holes in their side. When
fully cooked, these air holes caused the vegetable to whistle.” Or so says the internet!
Isn’t it interesting what we believe at face value? Isn’t it remarkable what we believe before
we discover what’s true? April Fools’ headlines, like the one about whistling carrots, are fun,
but no one in their right mind would admit to believing them. So, how quick are we to take
biblical advice or opinion as truth? Do we take what someone else calls a scriptural “fact” and
believe it regardless? Paul critiques the believers in Corinth because they were easily swayed
by rumors instead of truths about the Word. He tells them to consider the source of the things
they hear, “For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if
you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you
have not accepted—you may well put up with it!” (2 Corinthians 11:4) If we receive counsel
from someone, listening to their words isn’t enough. We ought to look at the fruit in their life
before we take to heart what they say; otherwise, we are counted as gullible. Hebrews 13:7
says, “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose
faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” Similarly, how is our conduct
representing the counsel that we give others?
Digging into the Word of God on our own on a regular basis and asking Him for clarity is the
best way to gain confidence in our knowledge in Him. The more we learn and grow closer to
our Savior the less likely we will be swayed by false doctrine. We should want to grow daily
in our walk and in the knowledge of our Lord. We can either use spiritual discernment in what
we hear or we can continue to believe that carrots can whistle.
Heather Hill
Copyright © 2014 Wildwood Calvary Chapel
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