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morefaith
9/18/2008 8:57 AM
We must ALL be avid readers of The Bible! We can't depend on ANYONE to teach us the true Word of GOD except the Holy Spirit! My testimony - the more I studied The Bible, the clearer I saw that my former "pastor" was twisting the Word to suit his agenda. We really need to study, be prayerful and watch!
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joyfulcreation
9/15/2008 5:30 PM
When I graduated high school, I to thought I didn't have to read any more...that was my immaturity. Ever since then between secular and church related jobs (current pastorship included) and most recent completion of my M Div....reading is just as necessary as the earth turning, my breathing and our hearts beating. Unfortunately, we have seen pastors and others in "business" fail for lack of knowledge. Pastors who do not strive to study to show yourself approved will present a watered down, feel good message with a lot of "GOD said this' or 'God said that' without scriptuiral reference. Just think of that Baptist school graduate when confromed by a Student of Islam who MEMORIZED his scripture....no wonder we here in America have such a dying relationship with our LORD and SAVIOR!!!
OlsonWriter
8/28/2008 6:49 PM
As Christians, it is vital to increase our knowledge of God and His ways, through reading the Bible, but it is also to our benefit to read and gain knowledge on a regular basis.
When God was correcting me in my financial stewardship, He said, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and don't do what I say (Luke 6:46)?" We need to renew our minds through the Word of God and His principles first, and then seek that godly counsel through others. I knew I had to read other books on finances in order to gain wisdom of my financial situation. I wasn't into reading a lot of books at the time, but my desire was increasing, as I was taking an advanced leadership class through my church. We read books that applied to ministry, as well as business, and it really helped me to gain a better understanding of finances, strategies, and ministry in general. I am thankful for a pastor who reads and encourages us to read. "Wise people store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction."
When God was correcting me in my financial stewardship, He said, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and don't do what I say (Luke 6:46)?" We need to renew our minds through the Word of God and His principles first, and then seek that godly counsel through others. I knew I had to read other books on finances in order to gain wisdom of my financial situation. I wasn't into reading a lot of books at the time, but my desire was increasing, as I was taking an advanced leadership class through my church. We read books that applied to ministry, as well as business, and it really helped me to gain a better understanding of finances, strategies, and ministry in general. I am thankful for a pastor who reads and encourages us to read. "Wise people store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction."
