Standing on those books looks a bit precarious.  Did I hear you say you wouldn’t suggest doing this for an extended time?  Hmmm

Scripture abounds these days.  There are scripture apps, scripture T-shirts, scripture for the day, scriptures for every subject, scripture, scripture, scripture. 

Criticism also abounds around name it and claim it faith.  Is it possible to be guilty of the very same thing?  Is it possible for a deluge of verses to blind you?  Blind you into thinking you know the Word, when all you really know is scattered verses?

There is also a smorgasbord of teachings, seminars, videos, books and the like.  These can all be good things; however, it is important to make sure your foundation is solid and your direction focused by the Holy Spirit unto His purpose.

• God is Spirit and we are to worship Him in spirit and truth. 
• In Christ, you are a new creation. 
• You have been delivered out of the control of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of God. 
• Your real life is hid with Christ in God. 
• You are seated with Christ in heavenly places. 
• The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth . . .

Your new life is in the spirit and by the Spirit. 

Does your foundation need a few bricks or a little tuck-pointing?

I don’t mean to say we should not quote and share verses.  To increase their richness, however, itemize the verses topically.  Study them in the context in which they were written, ponder, chew and digest them. 

Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.ⁱ

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