When you read the Bible (or other book you consider holy) do you try to apply the teachings to your own life?

Question

How so?

Answer 1

Of course. For example, after reading the passage about the parting of the Red Sea, I walked into Lake Michigan in the dead of winter and ordered the waters to open apart. It didn't quite work, but I'll try again as soon as I'm released from the hospital.

Answer 2

That's the entire point.

When I read something, I try to figure out the lesson of the passage and question whether the concept applies to me.

It was very convicting when I realized that all those stupid things the Israelites did wandering in the wilderness, I do, too. I fail to trust God like I should.

All those horrible, hypocritical things the Pharisees did? I have to keep constant guard to make sure I am not like them.

I think any time I am intolerant of a character in the Bible, I need to examine myself for ways I am like him/her/them.

Answer 3

Most definitely! The bible, for instance, was made to compare to everyones' life because God was all about teaching in a way that made every thing and every one equal. The way to do it is read a passage and take bits and parts and just compare it to your life and then actually apply it to your life.

Answer 4

for most people that is the purpose of things regarded holy ie the bible and books/articles that pertain to considered holy truths from the bible such as study guides,internet resources and books by authors who proclaim the same faith as you. i try research as much as possible and use the guidelines to the best of my ability. i am roman catholic if that atall helps with the question.

Answer 5

I have been reading the Bible for a number of years, and have learned that as long as I read it, my life in general began to change from the words I read. When I started apply the word of God to my life, good things began to happen to me! I am a living witness that when you apply the word of God to your life, good things happen. It's all in what you believe! Most of the things in the Bible has been fulfilled which lets me know that it's not a book of lies, and Jesus said himself in Chapter 12 of John, that he didn't come to judge the world but to save it, and that His Word, would judge in the end times. But it's up to you, who and what you believe!

Answer 6

1(question)yes you should because with out god u would not be here so thats love and he does not want u to lisen to the devil and go to hell which shows more love so why wouldnt u lisen to a some one that only wants whats best for u 2(Question)LUKE 10:19 "I have given u authority to trample on snakes &scorions & to over come all power of the enemy; nothing will harm u which means for one example dont let the devil temed u

Answer 7

I consider no book holy.

They all come from the hands of men.

Answer 8

Yes I live the life Jesus commanded me, I obey only the Words Jesus Spoke, the Word of God

Sometimes, I fall to temptation, and Jesus throws me a life-line and pulls me back, but it's my choice to take the line, because I know that my own desire are strong, I ask God, the Father who art in heaven, in the name of Jesus, to take the burden from me

Answer 9

Yes. When someone says something mean, I think about what the Bible says and try not to say sthg. mean back and to forgive them. The Bible says that faith w/out actions is useless.

Answer 10

Yes, to show God that I appreciate what he has done for me.

I try to pattern my life after the one that Jesus lived and spoke about. I love all people as much as I can and try very hard not to judge.