2007-09-26 07:40:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So, how many of you talking in this needed God to comprehend the Bible?
2007-09-26 07:46:25 · update #1
if ur reading spiritual things then u need spiritual understanding ... and if u dont have that then get it from God yes ...
2007-09-26 07:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, we just seem to forget the basics. For example, our pastor told us about this thing called "Jaywalking" that Jay Leno does on his Tonight Show. He goes around Los Angeles asking people everyday questions, and the answers that people gave would surprise you. One particular time he went around asking people to list one of the Ten Commandments. Not a single person knew even one of them. But there was one incorrect commandment that frequently popped up: "God helps those who helps themselves." Now, while that may be a decent philosophy, isn't it the least bit strange that people don't even know the Ten Commandments in a country that was founded on Catholic-based religion? I think so. My point is this: People need to realize that we've got the wrong concept about living in this country before it screws us a new one. And by a new one, I mean we deplete the planet's resources and nobody seems to give a rip about each other or God anymore. There's so many churches out there, and Christians have no excuse. That includes me, so I'm trying my best, too.
2007-09-26 14:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Brian H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More lazy than anything else. If you have all the answers already, why bother reading? And I write that as a former Christian who grew up among Christians and observed them.
Really though, most people don't read or comprehend much. It's not just the Christians.
2007-09-26 14:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually if you think about it, it would seem the non-believers are the ones who need God (or someone) to help them read since none of them seem able to comprehend the Bible.
2007-09-26 14:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by kaz716 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I confess, all my life I have asked God's help in discernment, understanding, wisdom, knowledge, etc.,. when it comes to His Bible...
....However, looks like it has done me well to do so, because I am not asking questions here, I am answering them.
Peace be with you :)
***LOL...just an added comment... I grew up rather poor, and had a thirst for reading even before I was old enough to be able to go to the Library...all that left was the mismatched set of musty, old, encyclepedia's, a dictionary an older sibling had bought at a school used books sale, old school books of my older siblings, the unused family Bible, and so on....so, God taught me to read, and, as recreation, I read the encyclepedia's, dictionaries, upper grade classbooks, etc. :)
It wasn't the words I had to ask the most help with, it was in understanding in what context they were meant to be in each particular verse. :)
2007-09-26 14:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by ForeverSet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luke 24:45
2007-09-26 14:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Old guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we don’t stop extending our troops all around the world in nation-building missions, we’re going to have a serious problem coming down the road.
– George W. Bush
"I think war is a dangerous place."– George W. Bush —Washington, D.C., May 7, 2003
Our enemies...never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we. – George W. Bush - Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3541706.stm
"Teach a child to read and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."– George W. Bush — Feb. 21, 2001
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"An openly known homosexual is somebody who probably wouldnt share my Philosophy."
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"Bank Failures are caused by Depositers who don’t deposit enough money to cover the losses due to mismanagement. “
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This crusade, this war on terrorism is going to take a while.
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And they brought it on …..
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- George W. Bush, at a lavish fund-raising dinner, 2000
2007-09-26 14:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading and fully understanding is a whole different thing. The Holy Spirit within helps me to understand.
2007-09-26 14:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow what a statement !! I'm a Christian and will be soon working on my Master's degree....certainly I hope I will be able to read ....Christians are capable of reading but with God comes wisdom and intelligence we don't depend on ourselves we depend on him
2007-09-26 14:54:38 · answer #9 · answered by meka33311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, and I can read just fine without asking God for comprehension.
2007-09-26 14:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by jakkibluu 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian I would say YES, We can't even walk unless He is holding our hand. So we can't even read unless He gives us understanding. I myself want to have His understanding not my own. P.S. THANK before you react.
2007-09-26 14:47:22 · answer #11 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋