Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 30:5 NLT
We must both affirm the inerrancy of Scripture and then live under it.
Francis Schaeffer
The perfect word
In a world of shifting loyalties, devious cons, and ever-evolving ideas, we need to know where to anchor our souls. We aren't diligent enough to analyze every counterfeit that comes our way, nor are we perceptive enough to expose every false philosophy. Human rationalism is not equipped to establish eternal truth. That's why we need help. Only God can point us in the right direction.
It's a comfort when we are searching for absolutes to actually find them. According to this proverb, such absolute truth will shield us. What from? Every subtle deceit, every malicious word, every doctrinal error, and every false messiah. Much to our dismay, the world is full of empty promises. If we are left to ourselves to figure them all out, we will spend our lives tossed around on tumultuous waves of competing "truths." By the time we obtain understanding by our own efforts, it's too late to settle on the foundation of God's wisdom. In short, we need to be anchored in revelation.
How do we do that? A daily time in God's Word is a good first step. It works truth into our minds on a regular basis. But is that really enough?
Here's a good pattern to follow: First, ask God every day to convince your heart of His truth and to give you discernment of lies. Second, find at least one verse a week to memorize. Chew on it, let it sink in, look at it from every angel, and come up with specific ways to apply it. Third, don't just study God's Word. Fall in love with it. Consume it as voraciously as your favorite meal. God has a way of working into our hearts the things we love. If we love the flawless Word, the flawless Word will dwell within us.
Content is derived from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale Publishing House
mercurymecca said
12:41 02/20 2008
HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SO CERTAIN OF EVERY WORD IN THE BIBLE ???????
Ruffkut said
19:36 03/12 2008
me no think so
lyndo said
19:52 03/12 2008
thats logics my girl....ppl can't be sure but if u read & follow certain things in it u good a jus differently ppl get different understanding of the bible...
pree wat it seh yute..." Chew on it, let it sink in, look at it from every angel, and come up with specific ways to apply it" dat me do so its nothing new to me...it logical.
BADANG!!!
Sean Mobay said
19:54 03/12 2008
hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
warhawk said
05:00 03/13 2008
every word is not true they are interpretations but strong ones at that. its like if i tell someone a story and they tell someone that story. The story wont be exactly how it was originally meant to be. God is great we know he exists and His Word is true His World is real and His Power is forever. Bibles alone can not give us all the answers we seek. Life is the answer its in front of us e just have to learn and discover our purpose.
Every word is true
Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection.
We must both affirm the inerrancy of Scripture and then live under it.
The perfect word
In a world of shifting loyalties, devious cons, and ever-evolving ideas, we need to know where to anchor our souls. We aren't diligent enough to analyze every counterfeit that comes our way, nor are we perceptive enough to expose every false philosophy. Human rationalism is not equipped to establish eternal truth. That's why we need help. Only God can point us in the right direction.
It's a comfort when we are searching for absolutes to actually find them. According to this proverb, such absolute truth will shield us. What from? Every subtle deceit, every malicious word, every doctrinal error, and every false messiah. Much to our dismay, the world is full of empty promises. If we are left to ourselves to figure them all out, we will spend our lives tossed around on tumultuous waves of competing "truths." By the time we obtain understanding by our own efforts, it's too late to settle on the foundation of God's wisdom. In short, we need to be anchored in revelation.
How do we do that? A daily time in God's Word is a good first step. It works truth into our minds on a regular basis. But is that really enough?
Here's a good pattern to follow: First, ask God every day to convince your heart of His truth and to give you discernment of lies. Second, find at least one verse a week to memorize. Chew on it, let it sink in, look at it from every angel, and come up with specific ways to apply it. Third, don't just study God's Word. Fall in love with it. Consume it as voraciously as your favorite meal. God has a way of working into our hearts the things we love. If we love the flawless Word, the flawless Word will dwell within us.
Adapted from The One YearŽ Walk with God Devotional by Chris Tiegreen, Tyndale House Publishers (2004), entry for May 17.
Content is derived from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale Publishing House