May 29

Psalm 119
God’s word is precious.  It is our guiding light.  Without the word of God we have no hope.  The Bible was written by those who were inspired through the Holy Spirit to write that which God intended for mankind.  Unfortunately, there are many who distort and misuse the Word.  In fact, I was recently told that the Bible is a book written by men, for men.  This particular person claimed to be a Christian.  She said that she followed her own feelings.  For her, the word of God is subject to her, instead of her being subject to the Word.  As blatant as that is, there are many who do the same thing while proclaiming devotion to the Bible.  Any time we use proof-texts to divide the family of God, we are doing no less than this woman is.  We have rejected the Word in favor of our own desires.  God never intended for His word to be used as a tool to separate brethren.  Quite the opposite is true.  The Bible should be a uniting force, helping us to love as God does, to demonstrate grace in His fashion, reflecting His mercy for mankind, while leaving judgment to the only true Judge.