June 24, 2007
As Rev. Josh Longbottom points out, it is often said that one can find anything you want to find in the Bible-whatever point you're trying to prove, you might well be able to do so with a verse that seems to validate what you already believe. Longbottom suggests-go ahead, affirm yourself while reading the Bible. Initially anyway. Then find yourself in those same verses. Then deconstruct yourself. Before you settle on a systematic interpretation of the Bible, find what is appalling to you in the Bible, and also what are the timeless words of truth. Hunt through and discern the truth "for in those intimate moments when you begin discovering your story in scripture, God is knitting your soul back together while busying your mind with a vision for the future."
"It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" from Matthew 4:1-11.