Yes, we should focus on what the Bible says because it alone is the final authority by which God will judge us.
Les Feldick consistently teaches that we must not rely on what any person or denomination says, but on what the Word of God actually states. Scripture is the only basis for our conduct and judgment. He urges believers to search the Scriptures daily to verify all teachings, as exemplified by his repeated challenge: "what does your Bible say?"
Galatians 4:30 — Les directly quotes this verse to emphasize that the Scripture's voice is what counts above all else.
The Bible itself declares that it is the source of truth and that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). The apostle Paul also asks in Galatians 4:30, "Nevertheless what saith the scripture?" indicating that the Scripture's pronouncement is final and authoritative. Peter warns that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20), meaning that we must interpret Scripture with Scripture, not with our own ideas or traditions.
Les Feldick repeatedly stresses that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. He often says, "I don't want anybody to go by what I say, but hopefully be able to search the Scriptures and see if these things are so" (Clip 0). He emphasizes that we should not trust what any denomination or religious group says, but rather what the Word of God says, because God will judge us based on that Book and nothing else (Clip 1). Les also points out that many people think certain things are in the Bible when they are not, so it is crucial to see both what the Bible says and what it does not say (Clip 3). He encourages comparing Scripture with Scripture, since no Scripture is of private interpretation (Clip 5). Furthermore, he argues that the Bible's remarkable fulfilled prophecies prove it to be the Word of God, more trustworthy than any other religious book (Clip 4). Ultimately, Les urges believers to flee from teachings that cannot be found in Scripture (Clip 2).
Les Feldick encourages his audience to get their Bibles and follow along as he teaches, not to take his word for anything but to search the Scriptures for themselves to see if what he says is true (Clip 0). He often asks people who call with questions, "What does your Bible say?" and if they cannot find a teaching in their Bible, he advises them to run from it (Clip 2). He also emphasizes the importance of comparing Scripture with Scripture, because no Scripture is a private interpretation, and building doctrine on isolated verses can lead to error (Clip 5).
Les Feldick warns that many believers have been "hidebound by tradition" and that tradition is condemned in the Scriptures (Clip 7). He also says that we cannot plead before God that we followed what our denomination said; God will judge us on the basis of the Book alone (Clip 1). He notes that we are often "brainwashed" to think things are in the Bible that are not, so it is essential to look to the Word itself rather than what others claim it says (Clip 3).
Les Feldick explains that the Bible is unique because it contains hundreds of prophetic statements that were written thousands of years before they happened, and they all come true. This stands as evidence that the Bible is the Word of God, unlike other religious books that cannot make such claims (Clip 4). He also marvels at how the Bible is so "gloriously, supernaturally put together" that no human hands could have done it (Clip 7).
Exhortation to Search the Scriptures
Les emphasizes that he wants no one to go by what he says, but to search the Scriptures to verify his teachings, because the Word of God is the final authority.
Judgment Based on the Book
Les urges knowing what the Book says because we will be judged by it alone, not by denomination or tradition.
Test All Things by the Bible
Les tells a caller that if she can't find a teaching in her Bible, she should run from it, since the Bible is our only guide.
See What is Not in the Bible
Les stresses the importance of recognizing that many things people think are in the Bible are actually not there, so we must be diligent in reading what is actually written.
Prophetic Proof of the Bible
Les demonstrates that the Bible alone contains prophecies that are fulfilled, proving it to be the Word of God and trustworthy.
Compare Scripture with Scripture
Les teaches that the best way to study is to compare Scripture with Scripture, since no Scripture is of private interpretation.
What Saith the Scripture
Les quotes Galatians 4:30 to show that what the Scripture says is what counts, not what anyone else says.
Beware of Tradition
Les warns against being locked into traditions that are not in line with the Scriptures, emphasizing the need to see what the Bible really says.
Galatians 4:30: Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.
Les quotes this verse to demonstrate that the Scripture's voice is the final arbiter, not human opinion.
2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
This verse establishes the Bible as the authoritative foundation for all teaching and correction.
2 Peter 1:20: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
This verse supports Les's teaching that we must use all Scripture, not individual verses, to build doctrine.
Les wants people to search the Scriptures for themselves and see if the things he teaches are true, because the Word of God is the final authority, not any human teacher.
Les advises that if you cannot find a teaching in your Bible, you should run from it, because the Bible is the only thing we have to go by and God will judge us by it.
Because no Scripture is of private interpretation, comparing Scripture with Scripture helps ensure that we understand doctrines correctly and that apparent contradictions fade away.
Watch the Teaching: Why Paul Said "We Know Christ No More" — 2 Corinthians 5:16