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Old 04-20-2009, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Brother Jerry View Post
That's a great observation.

I see many people being conformed to this world instead of being transformed by the Word of God. (sadly, in the church as well)

Wickedness has many more avenues today than in 1611; as a result, it abounds more and more.

Television is the best transmission wickedness has found. It appeals to our senses and is easy to access and requires no effort to absorb...just sit and let it fill you with darkness.

Reading the Bible requires one to pay attention and use your mind.
Ec 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
1Th 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Studying the Scriptures can be laborous to the body (Ecc. 12:12)yet refreshing to the mind. You need to be attentive and in privacy and not concerned with the deacons new Caddy(I Thes. 4:11) but the rewards are many(II Tim. 2:15).

Grace and peace.

Tony