In the current political climate you may have heard of something called fake news, which is another term for yellow journalism, where information is fabricated or selectively quoted to lead the reader, listener, or viewer to an incorrect conclusion or judgment. The Bible, itself, provides examples of fake news and provides a great deal of wisdom and command for steering clear of it. Is our Christian life a true or false witness of the life, death and purpose of Jesus Christ?
Tim Martens is the pastor of the Northwest Arkansas and Springfield Missouri congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, he has had successful careers in business and education as well as being a newspaper columnist.