Re-proving Truth

The key to happiness among religious people is close friendships with fellow church-goers. That was the conclusion of a recent study led by a professor from the University of Wisconsin and a researcher from Harvard University and released in the recent issue of the “American Sociological Review.” I never cease to be amazed at how large sums of money and great expenditures of time are spent trying to prove what the Bible has already proclaimed as truth. In Romans 12:5, Paul states that believers, “being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another” and in 1 John 1:7, John instructs believers to “have fellowship with one another.” This study reminded me of an earlier study reported by now defunct “Omni” a scientific magazine, which proved man needs at least one day of rest out of every seven. It made me want to ask, “So how far did you get in your attempt to read through the Bible, maybe Genesis?” My suggestion? Read the Bible as God’s authoritative word and save yourself time and money trying to re-prove what is already stated as truth. How much of the Bible did you read in 2010? Any goal for 2011?

Join me in remembering the following global concerns:
• Pray for global mission trips that will take place over the Christmas vacation.
• Pray for the two hundred students and faculty at the Bible Seminary in Bonn, Germany.
• Pray for the MK (Missionary Kid) Retreat held in Europe this week.