Thursday, May 16, 2019

Wrong Bible Study

Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
 a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
 rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
 
"The
--vague and fanciful interpretations of Scripture,
--and the many conflicting theories concerning religious faith,
that are found in the Christian world are the work of our great adversary to confuse minds so that they shall not discern the truth.

And
--the discord and division which exist among the churches of Christendom are in a great measure
--due to the prevailing custom of wresting the Scriptures to support a favorite theory.

Instead of carefully studying God's word with humility of heart
--to obtain a knowledge of His will,
--many seek only to discover something odd or original."
Great Controversy p.520 E.G.W.