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TOPIC: DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES OF MANIPULATING THE SCRIPTURES. TUESDAY AUGUST 15
TEXT: JEREMIAH 28:1-17
KEY VERSE: “As also in the epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” (2 Peter 3:16).
TOPIC: DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES OF MANIPULATING THE SCRIPTURES. TUESDAY AUGUST 15
TEXT: JEREMIAH 28:1-17
KEY VERSE: “As also in the epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” (2 Peter 3:16).
We must beware of the danger of “adding to” or “taking away” from the
word of God. Most of the corruptions of the sacred scriptures have been
caused by those who have professed some form of Christianity. Infidels
have but little interest in attempting crew changes and even if they
tried they would not wield enough influence to make their error received
by the church. Serious alterations of the letter and spirit of the word
have been effected by the addition or removal of a single word, the
deliberate twisting of plain truths of scripture to serve private,
selfish interests, over-spiritualizing of plain texts, making the
scriptures subservient to dreams and visions, and the so-called lower
and higher criticism taught in some seminaries.
The most solemn of expressions are employed in warning believers against “adding to” or “taking away” from the scriptures. Does the phrase, “For I testify” refer to John alone or to Jesus too? John truly bore testimony but these are not merely the words of a scribe, nor are they even the words of John, the inspired writer of the book of Revelation, but of the Lord Jesus Christ, the true and Faithful Witness. “He which testifieth these things saith, surely I come quickly” refers to Jesus by whose authority John bore testimony to the damnation awaiting all who alter God's revelation, the scriptures. “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned…” The secret of preventing any deviation from scriptures is steadfastness in studying and obeying it. Continuation is the sure antidote to corruption. Deliberate, disciplined and daily intake of God's word has been a source of spiritual strength and succor to generations of Christians. Contemporary believers are sometimes so preoccupied with legitimate earthly pursuits that no time is left for a consistent prayer life and meditation. Commitment to the scriptures means that we read it prayerfully, meditate on it patiently, pray on it perseveringly, and obey it in totality. We must not only rejoice in the promises but we must also tremble under the judgments and hasten to obey the commandments.
Do you alter the word of God? Do you add, subtract or even interpret it to suit your interest? Whenever you rejoice in the promises of the scriptures also remember to tremble at the judgments to avoid being doomed in the fire of hell.
Thought for the Day: There is a grave danger in manipulating the scripture.
Song for the Day: Forever O Lord, they Word is settled in heaven…
Bible reading for the day:
Psalms 103-104; Romans 14
#horemow.
The most solemn of expressions are employed in warning believers against “adding to” or “taking away” from the scriptures. Does the phrase, “For I testify” refer to John alone or to Jesus too? John truly bore testimony but these are not merely the words of a scribe, nor are they even the words of John, the inspired writer of the book of Revelation, but of the Lord Jesus Christ, the true and Faithful Witness. “He which testifieth these things saith, surely I come quickly” refers to Jesus by whose authority John bore testimony to the damnation awaiting all who alter God's revelation, the scriptures. “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned…” The secret of preventing any deviation from scriptures is steadfastness in studying and obeying it. Continuation is the sure antidote to corruption. Deliberate, disciplined and daily intake of God's word has been a source of spiritual strength and succor to generations of Christians. Contemporary believers are sometimes so preoccupied with legitimate earthly pursuits that no time is left for a consistent prayer life and meditation. Commitment to the scriptures means that we read it prayerfully, meditate on it patiently, pray on it perseveringly, and obey it in totality. We must not only rejoice in the promises but we must also tremble under the judgments and hasten to obey the commandments.
Do you alter the word of God? Do you add, subtract or even interpret it to suit your interest? Whenever you rejoice in the promises of the scriptures also remember to tremble at the judgments to avoid being doomed in the fire of hell.
Thought for the Day: There is a grave danger in manipulating the scripture.
Song for the Day: Forever O Lord, they Word is settled in heaven…
Bible reading for the day:
Psalms 103-104; Romans 14
#horemow.
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