How dedicated are we to God’s Word? Many people look at the Bible as nothing but an antiquated collection of religious thought. Sadly, many professing Christians reject or at least dismiss the importance of the Bible. But Scripture is still God’s inspired Word, and it is vital that we have it before us always.
When the Apostle Paul wrapped up his first letter to the Thessalonians, he admonished them: “I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.”[1]The seriousness of this task is underscored by Paul’s charge of “putting them under oath.” This was not a suggestion—it was a command. God’s people must have God’s Word before their eyes and in their hearts. Each Christian should take the responsibility of reading and learning God’s Word seriously. And Christian leaders should commit to doing all they can to persistently and faithfully ensure God’s Word is read and taught to others.
[1] 1 Thessalonians 5:27)