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Something can sound right and still not be right.

Our study group sessions almost always end in an argument. Today's own started from a scripture, funny enough, we don't even remember where the arguments usually spring from. Once someone raises a point, books are abandoned, everybody is defending their view, and somehow the room turns into a debate hall. Honestly, it's one of my favourite parts of our meetings because everyone is willing to think, question, and learn.

Today was no different, bible apps were open, research tabs kept loading, and Google was working overtime as each person tried to prove their point.

As I listened, I realised something. Something can sound good, logical, and convincing, yet still not be true.

Everyone's argument made sense in one way or another, but there's a difference between sounding convincing and actually being right. A well presented opinion is still just an opinion until it is tested against the truth.

In our arguments, there's usually one neutral person who neither supports nor opposes anyone. Most times, that's me. But when I know something about the topic, it's hard to just sit on the fence, so I tried to explain my perspective. Interestingly, the neutral person this time was beginning to lean towards the person whose argument simply sounded more convincing, not necessarily the one that was most accurate.

That moment reminded me of how easily we can mistake eloquence for truth. We often assume that the person who speaks best knows best, but that isn't always the case. Truth doesn't become truth because it is passionately defended 

Dearest reader, it's not about what sounds right, it's a matter of what's your bases? what's your evidence? Question everything, especially when it concerns your faith, your values, or the way you choose to live. 

Because at the end of the day, something can sound right and still be completely wrong. So what's your bases?

@favvy_Okwans🖤.