Our theme scripture is a testimony of the Christians at Berea where Paul and Silas had visited. Paul had been to several churches including that in Thessalonica. Luke makes a comparison of the saints in these two places with regards to their attitude towards the word of God which was ministered to them. The scripture says the saints in Berea were nobler than those of Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 tells us of the noble attitude of the church in Thessalonica, "Also, we always thank God because when you heard his message from us, you accepted it as the word of God, not the words of humans. And it really is God's message which works in you who believe". When the word was preached to them they didn't see man but God. They did not related with the message as the word of man though it was brought by man. However those of Berea were nobler than them. In what aspects were they nobler? The opening scripture says the saints in Berea were nobler than those of Thessalonica in that they received the word of God with all readiness of mind and searched the scriptures daily to confirm on the teachings given. This was what differentiated them from those of Thessalonica. Their level of attention to God's word was highly commendable. They placed premium on the Word of God. It's an attitude you must have.

Furthermore, beyond the synagogue walls, they extended to relate with the word in their homes, searching the scriptures to verify the things which were spoken to them. This means they were studious. They treated the Word as their yardstick for acceptance of any message shared to them.

This is the way God wants you to be. Unfortunately, for some saints they don't even care whether what is being preached to them is the true word of God or not. With that laxity they end up receiving doctrines of demons. 2 Timothy 2:15 instructs, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth". Give prime attention to the word of God. Don't compromise on your relationship with God's word.