Why do we need to read the Bible? Why should we take the time to try to study the Scriptures? Because we need to be taught, sometimes rebuked, corrected and and constantly trained in righteousness. If we truly want to live the abundant life, we need to live by faith in Christ and the Scriptures tell us how to do that.
It's sort of funny because there is a bit of an issue going on with a "loophole" in a rule for my son's little league about the pitch count. What is telling is that you can violate the spirit of the rule, which is to safeguard kids arms, by taking advantage of the loophole. As a parent I am disturbed that the board is more concerned with taking advantage of the loophole rather than the protection of 8-11 year olds arms. What's my point? My point is that we should read the word seeking the simplicity of faith, not the complexity of legalism. I think that is why some people like the question (which my mother always said to me long before the bracelets), "What would Jesus do?" or "Would Jesus hit his brother?"
Obedience may not always be easy, but it usually is pretty simple.
Father, help us to not just read the Bible but to do what it says. Praise be to you in us today.
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