Explore God's Word
The Word of God is a wonderful revelation and trustworthy guide for those who hate their sin and love their Savior.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the paradox of the Bible being deemed 'dangerous' by some, while it brings life and guidance to those who love their Savior and hate their sin. He argues that the Word of God should not be approached with fear, but rather with a desire to explore and understand its truths. Tozer highlights the importance of keeping the Word of God close to our hearts, as neglecting it leads to spiritual misery. He encourages believers to read and meditate on the Scriptures, following the example of George Mueller, who read the Bible hundreds of times with deep reflection. Ultimately, Tozer calls for a sincere commitment to engaging with God's Word.
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What a strange paradox! The atheistic free-thinker rants and raves about the Bible being a "dangerous" book at the very same time that the Word of God is speaking life to my soul! Strange indeed that some humans have the idea that the Word of God can only be approached with shivering fears. But that is true only of those who love their sin and hate their Savior. The blessed truth is that if I hate my sin and love my Savior, the Word of God is a wonderful revelation, indeed, and a trustworthy guide. We need to be aware always that if we do not keep the Word of God on our side, we will be miserable in our souls continually. It is up to us.
What do we sincerely will to do with God and His revealed Word?
Years ago, the saintly George Mueller said he had read the Bible hundreds of times, and then he added: "with meditation!" Let us see to it that we read the Word. More than that, we should actually explore it!
Sermon Outline
- The Paradox of Approaching God's Word
- The Importance of Keeping God's Word
- The Consequences of Ignoring God's Word
- The Benefits of Exploring God's Word
Key Quotes
“The blessed truth is that if I hate my sin and love my Savior, the Word of God is a wonderful revelation, indeed, and a trustworthy guide.” — A.W. Tozer
“What do we sincerely will to do with God and His revealed Word?” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must sincerely will to do with God and His revealed Word, exploring it with meditation and application.
- Hating sin and loving the Savior allows us to see the Word of God as a wonderful revelation and trustworthy guide.
- Keeping God's Word on our side is essential to living a happy and fulfilling life.