Studying the book of Acts currently. As I read chapter four today, I couldn’t help but notice that the acceptable religious leaders of the day wanted to stop Peter and John from preaching. They had left behind any pretense or concern with whether or not it was truth that was being spread. Their sole reason for their actions was to keep the matter from spreading amongst the people (Acts 4:17).

You see that a lot today with traditional “BigEva” types online, as well as with evangelical influencers that have a decent sized account. When a truth comes out that threatens their position or status, they avoid the substance and work to discourage a truth from spreading.