The Bible question

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Originally Posted by Initiate

It is not the delivery of the message that is important.

We should look at the heart of the message and head that.

If the heart of the message doesn't ring true with our thought adjuster (inner voice) then we should not let it guide us. See through the words no mater what source to the underpinning meaning. Think hard if the meaning doesn't jump out at you.

I would have to agree entirely with "If the heart of the message doesn't ring true with our thought adjuster (inner voice) then we should not let it guide us.". I read the Bible for many years before it "rang true". It's a very long book, and there are many things which I didn't understand the first time around. It's not a book I've read from cover to cover like a novel, but it is a book which I have cross examined and cross referenced, and I can honestly say through many years of diligent reading - it rings true to me. However, I am more than willing to divulge that I am STILL learning from it, and I still don't understand everything. I am sure I will reach the end of my life and still be reading and then thinking: *snap* "Oooooooh"...

Originally Posted by Initiate

The Bible is one source of wisdom. Some things apply to our current situation and some do not. Draw from what ever source of wisdom presents itself. Do not idolise the source. The source is there to help us not rule us or be put up on an ivory tower to leave its meaning behind.

I believe that the source of all wisdom is God. God provided us with the Bible to help us get through this life and conduct ourselves according to that wisdom. I am utterly sure there's a whole heap of things to reality that's not even in the Bible. Of course. Nevertheless, the Bible contains more than enough foundations and examples for us to learn from and apply it to our lives for the betterment of ourselves and all those around us.