February 21, 2004
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Therefore, as we consider scriptural passages we will ask, “What is in this passage that I could learn from and apply toward my worship of God?” We are not studying the Bible to become scholars but to change our lives. (italics mine) – Patrick Kavanaugh (“worship - a way of life” ã2001. Published by Chosen Books. Page 68)
I stated that in this blog I’d pick up where I left off last time but my studying of the scripture, as usual, had taken me far beyond what I was intending to say and I want to allow that to simmer some more before I put it all together. I did find the comments to be interesting and enlightening and I’ll present a couple of them here:
“I definitely know how you feel. I think a lot of times this comes from our being human. You know? I know that when I'm convicted of something I get defensive at first and can't hear the whole of what God (or someone else) is trying to say to me.” Yes, we need to remember that we are all human and allow room for that when we are ministering. This ties in with the following:
“We need to be patient with each other and most of all not compare our selves to each other because only two things happen....we either become prideful,or jealous.”
“It sort of slapped me in the face. No. More like bonked me on the head like a brick. “ An honest reaction and confirmation that what I said needed to be said.
“The Holy Spirit chooses to work through His Word, so if we do not know it, we are harder to lead and mold into the likeness of Christ.” Something I’ll most likely get into a bit more in following blogs.
“Though meant with the purest intentions, the mere choice of words can alter the meaning in what we hope to convey. I hope that came off to be as I intended.” Yes, if we think too much on it all of our words can start to appear confusing.
“I do beg to differ, perhaps only in how the thought is expressed, that we also read the Bible to change lives. By that I mean our own lives, not others.” Carol, I’m not clear on what you’re saying here as you beg to differ but, to me, you are saying the same thing as the quote.
“yes, studying the bible must change our lives...” Amen.
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Comments (4)
yes, they are great
Thanks, Dale, for continuing this line of discussion. Your comment about your intentions vs. where God leads when you read the Word are particularly germane. Though you may have intended your comments as an intro to the quotes, I beleive it is key to our lives.
Our intentions (or plan), even though they may be "good", are human, and by nature (since they arise out of the sinful nature) sinful. But God can take our intentions and shape them to His liking if we let him.
Mike
hiyee!!!
AWK, I read the quote backwards, sorry. Rereading it I see that it did say what I said. I guess I can either blame a learning disability or being really tired or rushed when I read the blog. Actually all three probably had something to do with it. Please continue this discussion when you feel led, it is so worthwhile. God bless, and have a good week.
Carol
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