Do Not Add to His Words
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Do Not Add to His Words
We know how stories go. As the story is passed around, people tend to make little changes to suit their fancy. In a very short time, it is not the same story. It can even mutate into something slanderous. It is wrong to believe such distortions — wrong to spread them around — and wrong to add one’s own little changes.
We might know the feeling of horror when such a story is about us — and it finally gets back to us. We know there is no truth to it, but the people spreading the story seem oblivious to the lies they are spreading. They even seem to relish their embellishments — not caring about how much harm has been done.
This same scenario happens with God’s word. People seem to insist on adding their own ideas to God’s word and changing it to suit their fancy. This is a great evil in God’s eyes, because the changes demean our salvation in Jesus Christ alone. The evil additions of people will tack on a “necessity” of salvation by good works, make up all sorts of rules and regulations, set different standards for worship, add the “special” traditions of various heathen religions, deny Jesus’ Godhood, deny the resurrection, etc., etc.
There are a number of verses in the Bible that warn us to not change God’s word. One of those references is in Proverbs 30:5-6,
Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Do not add to His words
Lest He reprove you, and you be proved a liar.
God’s word has been tested for its validity and proven to be true in the fulfillment of many prophecies. Since it is so trustworthy, we can confidently take refuge in what God says in the Bible. That is exactly why we should not dare to “add to His words”. It is what God has said that is true and dependable — not man’s additions to God’s word, or opinions of it.
The people who dare to make their own personal little changes to God’s word don’t seem to have any concern that God will some day “reprove” them and they will be “proved a liar”. Right now they might not care if God proves them to be liars. But, they will care on Judgment Day. Jesus says to us in Revelation 21:7-8,
He who overcomes shall inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.
But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
This is referring to all those who refuse to repent of their sins. Making changes to God’s word is abominable because it keeps others from being saved by the grace of God in Jesus Christ alone.
We have a very precious gift in the word of God. Let us accept and use that gift every day, so that we may draw near to our Savior and learn directly from Him about the greatness of His love, grace, and mercy towards us all.
In the comfort of abiding in His word, we say, “Hallelujah! Lord, Your word to us is so awesome. Keep us near You, in Your word, all of our lives, so we may learn of the greatness of your ways.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and God of gods
This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that
I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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