In the sixties the Supremes sang, "Stop in the name of love before you break my heart." If you listen closely you may hear the Supreme Being singing, "Stop using My Word as a weapon rather than a tool of love before you break my heart."
It is widely believed by many folks, myself included that the Bible was written for specific purposes other than simply a historical record. My strongest belief lies in the thought that every book of the Bible starting with Genesis and ending with Revelations draws on an implication of life that is applicable to the teachings contained within. Meaning that from the teachings in the Bible one can apply its words and meanings to any present day issue they may face whether or not it's a negative or positive one. To further clarify the obvious what I'm stating is: the answers are in the book.
Having said all that it still baffles me why so many people throughout the times have used "The Greatest Story Ever Told" as a weapon of choice rather than its full intended value as a tool. Tools that can and should be used to build up not destroy and tear down.
When you are in need and dealing with issues that come from living pick up your Bible and read as well as study the scripture that relates to your particular circumstance and I ensure you the answer/solution is written within, all you have to do is invest the time.
Going up against a giant, read about David, having problems with your faith, read about Job, think you're having a bad day, read about Jesus and the day he was slain for the sins of the world.
Contained in the Bible are tools that will guide, teach and lead anyone that takes the time to pick it up, open the cover and READ.
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