“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.” 1Tim1.8
The lawful use of Scripture implies its opposite. God’s word may be used, and has been used, improperly. We all should take great care when citing the Bible for our own purposes. The highest employ of Scripture is when the Holy Spirit uses it as a means to speak to human hearts about the glory God in the face of Christ. Failing to interact with the Holy Spirit when we read the Bible is like dipping your finger in honey but not putting it to your tongue. All you will do is get sticky fingers and attract flies. 10/21/2008 ts