Bible Important?

Why is the Bible Important?
By Carey Kinsolving

"Because God made the world and the book," says Mason, age 4.

Yes, the same God whose creative power breathed the "breath of life" into Adam also breathed inspiration into the writers of the Bible.

In fact, the word often translated as "inspired" in the Bible literally means "God-breathed." The NIV translates it as such: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." (II Timothy 3:16)

The fact that the Bible is inspired by God is all the reason we need to consider it important. Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4)

When God breathes and we inhale or believe, wonderful things happen, says Kayla, 9: "When I'm mad at someone, the Bible taught me to forgive people even if I'm mad at them."

God wants us to live beyond our natural capacities. I might be so mad at someone that all I can think about is revenge. But God says, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." (Hebrews 10:30) Leave retribution to God. He knows people's thoughts and deepest motivations. We don't. Let God be God, and forgive even when you're sure someone has wronged you.

Only the Bible assures us that God's justice will prevail in the end. The next time you're wronged, refuse to retaliate, and instead, put it all in God's hands. The power of believing this one truth from the Bible could change your friendships, your marriage, your life!