From a 1931 textbook Good Reading For High School – English Writers, page 166 The Bible. “In addition to the fact
that it is a sacred document, the Bible owes its place in literature (1) to its
noble theme – God, man, and the universe; (2) to its superb but simple style; (3)and
to the majestic music of its prose. The translation here followed is the work
of forty-seven scholars appointed by King James I, and is consequently known as
the King James Bible or the Authorized Version. It is the most famous book in
the world.”
For years I was a Missionette Sponsor at church. It’s
like the Christian version of Girl Scouts. Those girls had to memorize lots of
scripture, and it was commonly understood that it’s easier to memorize the King
James version of the Bible because of its poetic flow. Today, you would never
find the Bible included in a school textbook, unless perhaps it’s some class on
religions.
What a shame as a writer that the Bible isn’t used
more as a teaching tool for the craft of writing. It is a plethora of the
deeds, thoughts and actions of the human heart and mind. God includes the best
of humanity and worst of humanity. Have you ever wondered why the worst. I
have.
I think God didn’t want us to have unreal
expectations of the capabilities of mankind. Who would want to be a Christian
if the standard was perfection? There is only One who is perfect, and His name
is Jesus. We are to pattern our lives after Him, and try to follow His example,
but we’ll never be perfect. It’s impossible. That’s what makes the Bible great.
Don’t you appreciate that we are loved by Him
despite our flaws, failures, and shortcomings?
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