Your holy words...
Statistics show that six out of ten Christians read
their Bibles on occasion. Only thirty seven percent read their Bibles weekly
and sixteen percent read it daily.
Only sixteen percent!
These are shocking statistics if you keep in mind the
vital importance of God’s Word in a Christian’s life!
It is God breathed.
It is alive and active.
Has authority.
Provides guidance.
Is the lamp that lights up the road ahead.
Our Sword.
It is the living Word of God that upholds all things!
As a Christian writer you have a huge responsibility
to lead readers to the Word by your
words.
How do you do that? By making sure you use
Scripture correctly in your writing. Your interpretations of Bible verses
should be enlightened by the Holy Spirit and your statements should be backed
by the Word of God.
Do not make a statement if you cannot back it with
Scripture. Don’t interpret a Bible verse if you are not a hundred percent sure
that you understand it correctly.
You need to spend time with God and make use of
reputable guides to study the Bible. It might be a good idea to join a Bible
School or do an online Bible course. Enrich yourself with knowledge but most
importantly, ask the Holy Spirit to open up the correct meaning of Scriptures
to you (Eph. 1:17-18, 1Cor. 2:10, 12-13).
Remember, your writing should be your ministry. It is
the tool God gave you to use. Make sure you use it correctly and to the honor
of his Name.
2 Tim. 2:15 says: “Do
your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need
to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
Do your best. You are serving a great Master.
Happy writing!
Madeleine
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