“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
Don’t interpret Scripture — more often than not, there is nothing to interpret. The “high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity” inspired Scripture and foreordained the meaning each and every word. So, don’t spiritualize or allegorize, or twist it into compliance with any preconceived notion or tradition of men. “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times” (Psalms 12:6). “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth” (Psalms 33:6).
But, always ask yourself: “To whom is it written and what does it literally say?”
And if questions remain consult “the Councilor, which is the Holy Spirit… he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said…” (John 14:26)!
This is a facsimile of something I once sent my children. Yes, it is simplistic, but this is where we all must begin if we are to “rightly divide” the Word of Truth!
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