The Value Of The Bible
The Bible has no value as a charm or relic. Its presence in the room, though not opened nor read, will not bless anyone. God’s Word elevates man’s moral code, while atheism has never changed a person from immoral to moral.
Why is the Bible valuable? It tells us about God (Gen.1:1), and our origin (Gen.2:7). God’s Word tells us of our obligations (Ecc.12:13) and our destiny (Ecc.12:7). Faith is created (Jn.20:30-31). The heart is pricked and cut (Heb.4:12; Acts 2:37); thus, it affects the conscience and makes people restless in their sins (Acts 2:37). Furnishes unto every good work (II Tim.3:16-17). It helps us in times of: want (Mt.6:25-31); in plenty (I Tim.6:9-10; 17-19); in sorrow (Jn.14:1-4); and in times of death (Psa.23). It tells us how to live and die (Phil.1:21).