In many newspaper/magazine articles, there is an endnote. “The views expressed by the author/writer do not necessarily represent the views of the management/editorial team.” The experts who give opinions are not sure if they are right or wrong, and whether they will be criticized and attacked or not. However, God’s messages are eternal: “My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.” (Isaiah 46:10)
Truth
God’s Word is the truth, the absolute truth. (John 17:17) “The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” (Psalms 119:160) God is not a man neither to lie nor to change His opinions, laws, and attributes. (Numbers 23:19) He need not repent or regret his commandments.
Complete and perfect
God’s Word is complete, flawless, and perfect. (Psalms 18:30) God’s Word does not need addition, correction, deletion, or addition. Those who try to add, delete, or twist the Scripture will be liable to God’s punishment and judgment by plagues described by John in Revelation. (Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19) The Bible cannot be corrected instead, the Bible rebukes, corrects, and transforms the readers.
Eternal
Heaven and earth may pass away, but God’s Word will not. (Matthew 24:35) The material or physical earth that is visible will disappear. God’s Word which is spiritual, and eternal will not perish with the earth when it is destroyed by fire. (II Peter 3:10-12)
Hear Twice
The right attitude towards God’s unchanging, eternal Word is to listen diligently, and carefully, to understand and decide to obey. God spoke once, but David heard it twice. (Psalm 62:11-12) Repeated reading, study, and meditation of the Word are essential for spiritual growth.
No private interpretation
God’s Word is Holy and individuals cannot give private, personal, subjective, and foolish interpretations. (II Peter 1:20-21) In Social Media people have a habit of giving ideas and opinions about everything under the sun. No one should dare to give such interpretations of the Biblical passages, narratives, truth, and commandments. Paul commands Timothy to Rightly interpret (divide) the Word. (II Timothy 2:15)
Do I rightly interpret and apply the Word?