Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Confessions Of Someone Who Does Not Love The Bible….At Least Not Like I Should

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.
Only two things will last for eternity – God’s Word and the souls of men.  How do you feel about the Bible?
Thanks to my friend Kevin Cross, Stewardship Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, for sending me the video and statistics.

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