Can You Trust the Bible?

It's an ancient book, and yet the message is always fresh. It's still practical even in this period of advanced technology.

Hence, the World Book Encyclopedia has this to say regarding this book:  "The Bible is the most widely distributed book in history."

"Millions of people the world over place their full trust in an ancient book called the Holy Bible. They look to this book to direct their steps. They base their decisions on its advice and pattern their actions after its teachings. Are such individuals stepping, as it were, onto rotten planks?"

"Trust not to rotten planks," wrote English dramatist William Shakespeare. Indeed before stepping onto  the wooden planks of a boat, you would want to be sure that the wood was not rotten.

Those words of Shakespeare echo the sentiments of wise King Solomon of ancient Israel, who some 3,000 years ago wrote: “A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.” (Proverbs 14:15, Today’s English Version)  

Can we trust the Bible? In the following link, we will examine five reasons why millions of people are convinced that the Bible is worthy of trust. After reading it, you may decide for yourself whether the Bible merits your trust. If it does, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to consider what it has to say.

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Reasons to Trust the Bible

Does God Really Exist?

I had this conversation with a young woman, a university student from another country. I asked her viewpoint about God and what she believed about the future of mankind. She said without hesitation that she didn't believe in God, that she was an atheist, and that her god was science. I replied that science proves the existence of God and many scientists believe this to be so. She tried to avoid the conversation by saying that she didn't want to talk about it. Then she added, "Maybe when I'm old, I will believe in God."

Strange and ridiculous. Does one need to be old to believe in the existence of God? Here 's a verse from the wisest King who ever lived on earth, King Solomon,  which is worth pondering over.

"Remember, now, your Grand Creator in the days of your young manhood, before the calamitous days proceed to come, or the years have arrived when you will say: 'I have no delight in them.'"

- Ecclesiastes 12:1

In the link below, we can read some scientists' answer to the question Does God exist?

Does God Exist? Some Scientist Answer

Money Management : Seven Wise Sayings

These sayings are recorded in an ancient book filled with tenets that have proved to be practical even in this highly technological modern world.

1. "A mere lover of silver will not be satisfied with silver;  neither any lover of wealth with income."

- King Solomon (Ecclesiastes 5:10)

King Solomon of Israel, one of the richest men who ever lived, based these words on his personal experiences and observations. Today, many wealthy men have been making similar remarks.

2. "If we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation."

- Apostle Paul (1 Timothy 6:8,9)

Apostle Paul gave up a prestigious career and became a follower of Jesus Christ. He never coveted others' material things nor did he take advantage of his students' and associates' material possessions. Instead, he worked hard with his own hands to attend to his material needs.

3.  "Who of you that wants to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense, to see if he has enough to complete it?"

- Jesus Christ (Luke 14:28)

This illustration can be applied to a situation we might face. When making a purchase, especially with a credit card, do we buy impulsively or be patient and count the cost? Do we really need the item and can we afford it?

4. "Those who borrow are slaves of money-lenders."

- King Solomon (Proverbs 22:7)

In his 2009 book Your Money: Day One, Michael Wagner states:  "It is common for a person today to have, on average, over $9,000 in credit card debt on four or more credit cards."

This is just one example showing the folly of credit-card and other forms of debt, which is also exposed by the recent world financial crisis.

5.  "The wicked one is borrowing and does not pay back, but the righteous one is showing favor and is making gifts."

- King David (Psalm 37:21)

Some view declaring bankruptcy as an easy way out of paying back what they owe. But those who treasure their good relationship with God conscientiously pay back what they owe, as long as it's possible,  and they also give generously.

6.  "A young man I used to be, and I have also grown old, and yet, I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread."

- King David (Psalm 37:25)

King David suffered unjust treatment. He became a fugitive, sometimes living in caves and sometimes seeking refuge in a foreign land. Later, however, he became the king of ancient Israel. During his life, he personally experienced the truthfulness of the aforementioned words that he himself penned.

7.  "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."

- Jesus Christ (Acts 20:35)

Spending his life on earth in the service of others, Jesus was certainly in the best position to say the words above. He experienced the greatest happiness as he served the interest of others.  Now he enjoys immortal spirit life in heaven at the right hand of his Father, Jehovah, "the happy God".

 (Based on Awake magazine, September, 2011, pages 8, 9)

Relief and Blessings for Those Crying for Help

Imagine this:


"O God, give your own judicial decisions to the king,
And your righteousness to the son of the king.
May he plead the cause of your people with righteousness
And of your afflicted ones with judicial decision.
Let the mountains carry peace to the people,
Also the hills, through righteousness.
Let him judge the afflicted ones of the people,
Let him save the sons of the poor one,
And let him crush the defrauder.
They will fear you as long as there is a sun,
And before the moon for generation after generation.
He will descend like the rain upon the mown grass,
Like copious showers that wet the earth.
In his days the righteous one will sprout,
And the abundance of peace until the moon is no more.
And he will have subjects from sea to sea
And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Before him the inhabitants of waterless regions will bow down,
And his very enemies will lick the dust itself.
The kings of Tar′shish and of the islands—
Tribute they will pay.
The kings of She′ba and of Se′ba—
A gift they will present.
And to him all the kings will prostrate themselves;
All the nations, for their part, will serve him.
For he will deliver the poor one crying for help,
Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper.
He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one,
And the souls of the poor ones he will save.
From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul,
And their blood will be precious in his eyes."
- Psalm 72:1-14

These are the heartwarming words penned by King David of ancient Israel. They paint a vivid picture of how God understands our lamentable situation and how he is going to relieve us from it. 

Although this refers to the kingship of David's son Solomon, it is prophetic of what God himself will do under the rulership of his anointed Son and King, Jesus Christ. Hence, this song provides foregleams of what is in store for all those who are crying for help, that is, all humans who are suffering. The God of superb mercy and loving-kindness is certainly going to act in our behalf.

What a refreshing and inspiring assurance!