Why aren't you quoting scripture when you answer questions in Yahoo?

Question

I notice that there are only a few in here that actually refer to the Book and Vs. of the Bible when answering questions of
a religious nature. If you're so enlightened as to answer then
shouldn't a scripture accompany your reasoning??

Answer 1

Absolutely! I love the verse at
1 John 4:1: "Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired expression, but test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God, because many false prophets have gone forth into the world."

How can we know it is right if it is not from God's Word, the Bible. I am speaking of course for those ones who claim to be Christian, and believe that the Bible is indeed God's Word.

Hebrews 4: 12: "For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and [their] marrow, and [is] able to discern thoughts and intentions of [the] heart."

What can touch a heart more than God's Word? Certainly my words have no power, but when God's words are used...he can search the heart, and his words can cut right through to the depth of one's being.

And you are right, all reasoning should be done using the Scriptures if you are a Christian.

Answer 2

If i exploit scripture in an answer to a question that I also contain my perception into the scripture. i do not in simple terms positioned up scripture and go about my organization, I be sure the asker knows why I really have blanketed scripture. The Bible is my coaching guide in life and it holds the answer to all my questions. for this reason if someone has a non secular question i'll communicate over with my answer to help them. That being stated i could under no circumstances use scripture or my beliefs to judge anybody.

Answer 3

I did at first and then so many posted questions specifically stating the did not want to see scriptures and asked if they could be quoted.
So now, it depends on what I think they are looking for, actual scriptures, or just quotes.

Answer 4

I agree that if it isn't scriptural and it is some tradition that your parents said is a good idea then maybe it needs to be examined in the light of bible prophecy.
I was shocked at listening to CNN tell about how the word Easter and the bunnys and Rabbits was handed down to us from sex worshippers. The lady said, "we all know that it is pagan worship but isn't it nice it is now in Christianity."
What is nice about mixing pagan worship in with Christiantiy?

Answer 5

That's called "going chapter and verse". It is for the most part a habit of fundamentalists and atheists,in about equal measure. Basically,they both read scripture like it was a selection of news clippings and/or a collection of legal documents. Agnostics and mainstream Christians tend to discuss issues employing well-reasoned arguments. In any event,the (pardon the pun) fundamental flaw to chapter 'n verse in that splitting hairs over "interpretation" of a particular verse ignores disparities of translation,human subjectivity and also by-passes the overall thrust of meaning,as in the expression "can't see the forest for the trees." No quotes from me,sister. Plus,you can make a quote mean anything by taking it out of context or cross-referencing it with essentially unrelated quotes to build up a false body of support for your argument. Doesn't convince me of anything.

Answer 6

Why are you worried about someones good faith advice? You can ask them to cite their source you know, or invest in a bible verse locator if your that concerned.
But.. are you really just insulted that they're taking their insight from the bible to begin with or are you really that self righteous to be nit- picky? Chances are most people that answer these questions are giving their opinions and their take on things just shooting from the hip- not necessarily quoting word for word.
If you want your questions answered based word for word on the verses ask people to name those verses. If your not the one asking the questions mind your own business.

Answer 7

I try to quote only the amount of Scripture that supports the point I'm making. I don't believe in large cut-and-paste postings because people lose interest and don't finish reading what you have to say.

So I keep the references brief and to the point.

Answer 8

It is very obvious that you have not been on Y/A very long other wise you would have noticed that many people will answer with specific scripture rather than something they have given some thought to.

Answer 9

As a Jew, I find people are more open to "truth" than to Scripture. If they hear or sense anything having to do with Scripture, they close down.
For example; LOTR Trilogy...PACKED with Scriptural themes, but half the population had no idea...& loved the movie!

Answer 10

I like to answer the question and then add the scriptural references to support the argument, so people don't think I am supporting my own personal views.

My goal is to always refer people back to the Bible. It is the only source of truth in this world, and when read correctly answers all of our questions :)