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NASB | Ephesians 6:17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 6:17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. [Is 59:17] |
Subject: The privilege of "handling the Word!" |
Bible Note: Hi mommapbs, You wrote, "Again, we see the importance of using God's word correctly." You wrote, "Perhaps we need to examine what our motives are when WE use God's Word?" And you went on and spoke of all Scripture. You wrote, "Are we abusing God's Word when we do not endeavor to use it according to HIS purposes...?" When you speak of using "it" you are talking of the Scriptures. You wrote of using God's Word in #36214. When I consider the use of God's word and using it correctly, I have to think of capitalization and testing the spirits. I believe that we have to differentiate between the Word, (God Himself) and the word (the Scriptures). I think of Acts 18:25 and 26, and being instructed in the way of the Lord. How much are we as members of the Way, which they call a sect, to consider the Way, the Truth, and the Life? I think of Acts 5:1-20 and how Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit and tested the Spirit of the Lord. And I wonder how much we as followers of the Way should speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life." Acts 5:20, NASB. This is just food for thought and it has been good to share it with you. I hope it has been meaningful. From the heart, Ray |