One of my concerns regarding social media, is the proliferation of news that is not all together true. Breaking news draws attention but have you ever noticed when that same news is proven to be false or distorted? It seems the real story is not worthy of the same attention. A person who makes an outrageous statement that is later proven to be false, has still made the statement. However, the news cycle moves on to another outrageous sound bite. And the beat goes on…..
Be careful who gives you instruction or advise as the real story may be distorted by falsehoods. Epiphany is an eye opening discovery, realization or disclosure. I believe in a fair disclosure of facts. Disclosure is the action of making what was once a secret, public knowledge. I do not believe false evidence appearing real as a fair disclosure. For example, the story of the magi in Matthew, could have ended with a different result if the initial deceptive news had been accepted.
King Herod heard the story of the newborn king of the Jews by wise men from the East (magi). He heard this and was troubled. Why was he troubled? Because his authority was being threaten. He called on the magi to find the infant and report back so he too could honor him. Did he want to honor or destroy? Destruction was his main purpose. The deception may have worked if the magi believed Herod’s story. An epiphany is that moment when the story is changed by an awareness that sheds light on the real story. It is a game changer.
Epiphany is the manifestation of Christ as told in Matthew 2. I encourage you to read more and seek a full disclosure before accepting breaking news as truth.
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