Bible Question: Reading from Jeremiah 23:29, how is the word of God like fire and like a hammer? |
Bible Answer: Cited for context Jer 23:28 "The prophet who has a dream may relate his dream, but let him who has My word speak My word in truth. What does straw have in common with grain?" declares the LORD. 29 "Is not My word like fire?" declares the LORD, "and like a hammer which shatters a rock? 30 "Therefore behold, I am against the prophets," declares the LORD, "who steal My words from each other. 31 "Behold, I am against the prophets," declares the LORD, "who use their tongues and declare, 'The Lord declares.' 32 "Behold, I am against those who have prophesied false dreams," declares the LORD, "and related them and led My people astray by their falsehoods and reckless boasting; yet I did not send them or command them, nor do they furnish this people the slightest benefit," declares the LORD. It seems rather clear that God's Word as cited throughout the Bible should be considered a weapon, especially against false teachers. His Word should ALWAYS be used to "test everything" or to "inspect a brother's works (his fruits)" as cited in 1 Thes 5:21 and Col 1:10. So you see, the Word of God is a wonderful and versitle tool. It's a comfort and full of solutions to those full of Godliness, hungering and thirsting for righteousness but for those that have their own agenda, they must answer to God. We do well to remind them which is done most powerfully when we show them God's Word through our lives as His children in our obedience. For some never read or study seriously His Word and must rely on you and me to show them, hoping and praying they will be inspired to study God's Word on their own. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |