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I'm sure there are some that take it for granted, although I'm not exactly sure what that looks like. I think the majority of folks are apathetic when it comes to Scripture. They either don't care what it says, or they take someone else's word for what it says.

So yes there is really very little value placed on the word of God. I think one can see this in a number of different areas. Of course even those that do value Scripture and care what it says don't value it enough. I know that would certainly be the case for myself :tear:

 

No question IMO that it is taken for granted by most. Heck, so many people who claim to know scripture constanty misquote "Money is the root of all evil." It is simply because they repeat what others say instead of reading for themselves.

 

I see this great country of ours( I truly mean great) is slowly migrating away from the word of God. When I was in grade school in the late 1970's, we had the pledge of allegiance, and if I remember correctly, we also had a moment of silence for prayer. Now, since the Pledge of Allegiance had two little words, Under God, they no longer have our youth say this. The USA is running away from, instead of running towards, God. My wife was getting ready for work this morning, and I had just gotten home from work, and Maury Povich was on. It was a show that had the audience guessing if these ten "women" were really men or women. The sad part was that 5 were men that looked pretty much like women. This smut has benn polluting our airways way too long!! I see a trend going away from the word of God. I believe anyone can see this. Also, the ACLU has done their best to take the Ten Commandments out of public places. This country is heading for major trouble, and the majority of our people are too blind to see it.

 

What can we expect ?

The Bible, God's word, was not written for mankind, as much as we hear that it was.

It was written by God, preserved by God, and allowed to be translated by God in so many languages for the benefit of His people scattered all over this planet.

Naturally those who will love it, treasure it, obey it, and refer to it, would be His people and His people only.

The heathen will not.

So, personally, I am not discouraged, because I know that no matter how this fallen world shakes its fist at God, their end is already written down and much as I feel bad about how they will end up, I cannot question God's judgment.

 

some good questions at hand.

Several thoughts:
-Of course, no argument here...fewer people are letting the Word of God guide their lives.
-Much has been spoken of reacting to the word in a preaching context. I'm afraid that one issue (I see it a bunch) is that the Sunday sermon is the only "spiritual meal" that many get. They're losing the war on the "daily time" front. Hence, we stay hooked on formula, and steak is never served...know what I mean?
-God wants His people to hear His word...but He wants more...some of us are "hearing" it, but this "doing" part of the equation trips us up.

I'm gonna stop now, before I get convicted.

 

How does this lead you to any sort of conclusion about what the posters on the BB think about Scripture?

 

Precisely.

 

I don't expect the world to read the Bible or even have a desire to, but what really disturbs me is the amount of Christians that hardly ever or never read God's word. I have always loved God's word and had a desire to read it and learn it. To me, it's God speaking directly to me. Am I weird? Why do so many Christians, even those that are in church every week, ignore the Bible? Why do so many not seem to have a desire for it? :tear:

 

I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8)
One of the saddest things our Lord had to say, because of the only answer that would fit-No.
I hear from missionaries on the sad state of Europe, but the U.S. is going down the same path of apathy and indifference.
True faith comes from reading and taking heed to God's Word:
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17)
People who have itching ears depart from the teachings of the Bible, and therefore depart from the faith.

 

If that is a definition of weird, than I will gladly own up to that title!

 

Does your TV not have a channel changer, an off switch, and a V-Chip?

 

Like the poster above said you have a channel selector.

My family have been mycologists (mushroom gatherers) for generations.

When out in the woods there are (especially here in WA State) an abundance of wild mushrooms (fungi).

Needless to say we are very cautious and selective and pick only of those varieties of which we are absolutely sure. Some will kill, some will send one on a mind-distorted "trip".

Lesson: We should consider carefully what we put into our soul just as our bodies. Don't even touch the toxic, be very selective.

Of course one can avoid mushrooms altogether or get rid of the TV.

HankD

 

Why just America? The same is certainly true in Great Britain, and I expect in other countries too.