One of the primary reasons we need to be in a disciplined study of the
Scriptures is so we can saturate ourselves in the truth. When we know
the truth and we are presented with that which is false, we will
instinctively recognize it. Measuring philosophies or theologies or
opinions or sermons or books or doctrines or counsel by the Word of God
is like exposing the crookedness of a stick by placing a straight stick
beside it. The ultimate compliment an audience can pay me is to bring
their Bibles and follow along as I speak so they can double-check what I
say against what God says. I am authentic as a Bible teacher only in proportion to my faithfulness to God’s Word. 22
And in order to give God’s Word out so that others can hear His voice
in their ears, I must--it’s not an option--I must read it, study it,
understand it, and live by it. And when I do, His Word makes a lasting
impact and bears eternal fruit, because it’s powerful.
My Heart’s Cry
(c)2004 Anne Graham Lotz. All rights reserved.
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