When people disagree about how much something weighs, they can settle the disagreement by using scales — a standard of authority acceptable to both.

When people disagree about how long something is, they can resolve the matter by using a ruler or yardstick — a standard of authority acceptable to both.

When people disagree on the field of athletics, they resolve the matter by consulting the rulebook — a standard of authority acceptable to both.

When people disagree about any religious subject, they should go to a standard of authority acceptable to both — namely, the Bible. The apostle Paul said, “All scripture is inspired by God…so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). So, the Bible is the complete and final source of religious authority.

The only way we will ever eliminate religious differences is to stop trying to decide WHO is right and, instead, find out WHAT is right according to the Bible.