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God’s Word is just right

By David Deffenbaugh and Bill McFarland

“Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.” – Deut. 12:32.

THE STORY OF “GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS” has the fair-haired heroine in search of what suited her perfectly; not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not too soft …

It all had to be just right. That’s pretty typical of human nature, is it not?

We prefer things to be just right. But how do we know? Isn’t it just a matter of our preferences? That might work for things like porridge or beds, but it doesn’t work for everything.

When the Bible gives the warning that the Word of God isn’t to be added to or taken from, it is saying it is just right. We may not always agree with what God has to say in the Bible. We might prefer that it said some things differently. Altering God’s word carries some pretty serious consequences (Revelation 22:18-19).

This actually identifies one of the key issues of mankind’s relationship with God. When a discrepancy exists between His word and our preferences, what will happen? What will change? Us? Or will we try to change God’s Word? Or, will we just walk away as if nothing were amiss?

The fact is, God’s Word does not change. Actually, it cannot change. If we attempt to alter it, it’s no longer God’s Word, but ours. His Word still stands. That is what is behind Jesus’ words, “the Scripture cannot be broken”. (John 10: 35).

God’s Word, as it is, is just right. If we are not comfortable with it, it is us, not it that needs to change. God’s Word is just right to make us just right. – KneEmail.

David Deffenbaugh and Bill McFarland contribute to KneEmail, a Christian resource organisation.