GOD’S WORD - AUTHORITY OR INFLUENCE? | Pastor Matthew Johnson

In this powerful message, Pastor Matthew Johnson challenges us to reflect on how we truly view the authority of God’s Word in our lives. Are Scripture and God’s commands rules to obey or merely suggestions to consider?

Using the story of the Pharisees and scribes from Matthew 15, Pastor Matthew exposes the danger of letting man-made traditions and personal desires override the clear teachings of Scripture. He explains the vital purposes God’s Word serves — protection, direction, introspection, correction, and comfort, and how submitting to it fully leads to life and transformation.