A couple of days ago I was in a group that was discussing the Bible. One point mentioned therein was that the Bible is not a rule book. While some felt that it basically boils down to that, others weren't sure. I feel the book is certainly not a rule book. It is more of an inspiration and a guide book. A recommendation of instructions, at the most. But not merely a list of do's and don'ts.
Imagine a game without boundary or rules. Without instructions of any kind. It would be too confusing to everyone. The players could do anything and everything. The spectators watching the game would not understand head or tail of it - there wouldn't be anything to understand!
The Bible too is like a motivational guide, if I were to speak in non-religious terms. I do things or behave in a particular manner, not merely because the Bible-says-so, but because inspired by what I find in the Bible, I choose to be or do so. I feel inspired by what it says and internally fell the thrill of living by those values.
Imagine a game without boundary or rules. Without instructions of any kind. It would be too confusing to everyone. The players could do anything and everything. The spectators watching the game would not understand head or tail of it - there wouldn't be anything to understand!
The Bible too is like a motivational guide, if I were to speak in non-religious terms. I do things or behave in a particular manner, not merely because the Bible-says-so, but because inspired by what I find in the Bible, I choose to be or do so. I feel inspired by what it says and internally fell the thrill of living by those values.
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