Confessions Of Someone Who Does Not Love The Bible….At Least Not Like I Should
I don’t love the Bible…at least not like I should. I don’t treasure it like I should. I don’t hold the Bible in as high esteem as I should. As an American Christian, I have become far too casual with the Spirit-breathed Word of God.I read my Bible daily which would impress many of my Christian friends. But do the words daily pierce my soul and change my file. I must sadly confess that far too often I view daily study more out of duty than love.
I have falsely convinced myself that daily Bible study and devotions are part of spiritual disciplines. If the truth were known, it is more checking activity off a box than having a transformational experience.
These thoughts came into focus today as I watched the video below entitled “Chinese Christians See The Bible For The First Time”.
http://youtu.be/4LcEDPRfHMY
As I watched the video, I thought, “What is wrong with me? I don’t love the Bible like that. God please forgive me for not cherishing Your Word for the treasure it truly is.”
The Center For Bible Engagement released a study in 2009. It revealed the following:
If you read your Bible just four times per week you had a:
- 228% higher odds of sharing your faith.
- 231% higher odds of discipling others.
- 416% higher odds of giving to church.
You were also:
- 57% less likely of getting drunk.
- 68% less likely of sex out of marriage.
- 74% less likely to engage in gambling.
Thanks to my friend Kevin Cross, Stewardship Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, for sending me the video and statistics.
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