All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2Ti3.16 NKJV
It is no small thing that the Scriptures are the center of Christian reflection. Christians do not look to Paul, or Peter or any other fickle and frail human for enlightenment. One of the cornerstones of the Christian faith in the belief that God has spoken, and still speaks through the writings of these servants, though they are, and by their own admission, as flawed by sin as any other
Even now, as I reflect on these words I do not wish to hear myself ramble about in self serving and self deluding thought, but pray that God would speak to my heart in this medium. Nor do I rise each day to simply read an ancient book but to hear the voice of the living God.
Of course Scripture reports that Satan quoted Scripture to deceive Christ. And, any one who has heard the modern fare of televangelist know that men twist the Bible for their own egotistical purposes. Yet, though all the hoopla and hullabaloo, Father promises to meet us here around His word and speak to any who have hearts to hear and the courage to be corrected. The abuses of God’s word did not discourage Christ from saying, “It is written, ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’“ 10/26/07 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
