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by Bill Kochman

03-20-2023

When you read the Holy Bible,
Do you do it to prove your point?
Have you stopped to consider,
Your beliefs may be out of joint?

God's Word is not merely a book,
Where we each pick and choose,
Some verses we can't throw out,
While others we decide to use.

We can't force an interpretation,
Just let the Bible explain itself,
If we want it to say what we wish,
Then leave that tome on the shelf.

But if we desire to know the truth,
Comparing verses we really need,
God will begin opening our eyes,
As we continue to faithfully read.

We should keep a receptive mind,
As the Spirit speaks to our heart,
He will link this verse to that one,
We will be off to a very good start.

When we use this correct method,
Everything falls into proper place,
Without us twisting and tweaking,
We are on a solid scriptural base.

Things which were hidden before,
Will suddenly come into the light,
One verse will confirm another,
And we will know we've got it right.

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Bible Study Resources:

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."


". . . we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know."


"Test Doctrines for Scriptural Validity" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse329.html

Article: "Humility in Our Understanding of God's Word":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/Humility-in-Our-Understanding-01.html

"Led by the Spirit in Our Understanding" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse479.html

"Taught by Revelation of the Holy Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse319.html

"Taught by No Man" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse465.html

Article: "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/ritediv1.html

"Puffed Up With Knowledge" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse265.html

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