Think the Bible is irrelevant? Think again on this week's
episode of Liberty at Home. Hello and welcome to our latest
episode of Liberty at Home, produced by Liberty Baptist
Church and broadcast by the good folks here at ECAT.
I'm Madam Rivero, the pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, which if
you don't know it already meets right here in town on Route 138.
Today, as always, we're broadcasting from Easton.
Coordinates 42 point O2, 4-5 degrees north and seven 1.1287°
W Hope that helps you. Believe it or not, we've made it
to the end of the book of Proverbs, which means we're in
Proverbs chapter 31 today. And today we'll be reading 4
verses of Scripture that represent the two main themes of
this chapter. So we'll read Proverbs 31 verses
4:00 and 5:00 and then verses 10 and 11.
Verses four and five say it is not for kings, O Lemule, It is
not for kings to drink wine or for prince's strong drink, lest
they drink and forget the law and pervert the judgment of any
of the afflicted. I have to chuckle to myself when
I hear someone say something like this.
The Bible really isn't relevant anymore.
You know, I'm not really sure where this line of thinking
comes from. Do they believe that the Bible
is irrelevant because it's old? Well, the reputations of great
works of literature are only enhanced by their age, not
diminished, so it can't be an issue of age.
Is it irrelevant because nobody wants to read it?
Well, that can't be the case either, as the Bible is the most
read book in history, be the next most popular book by around
6 billion copies or so, with no other book even cracking a
billion published. And by the way, the Bible
remains popular today, still flying off the shelves at
greater volumes than any other book, with The New Yorker
magazine once saying that the Bible is quote the best selling
book of the year every year. So the Bible isn't irrelevant
due to disinterest. So is it irrelevant because it
doesn't speak to the issues of the day?
Well, today's text is proof positive.
That's not the case. In just the few short verses
that we read in Proverbs 31, we observed 2 very current issues
that are discussed, the dangers of alcohol and God's view on a
biblical family. Are these issues relevant for
today? Absolutely.
There's relevant as today's newspaper and in fact I'd argue
that they're more relevant than today's newspaper since most of
today's newspapers carry news from yesterday that we already
know, which is why the print media is going the way of the
dodo bird. Yes, Solomon begs biblical truth
to these hot button issues of our day.
Alcohol is dangerous. God's plan for a biblical family
has been and still is a husband and a wife, each serving in
their God-given roles with their God-given abilities.
So we can conclude that the Bible is not irrelevant due to
it ignoring the issues of the day either because it tackles
them headlong. Yes, the passage we read may be
3000 years old, but it gives us timeless truth.
So getting back to our original question, why do people think
that the Bible is irrelevant? Really, it comes down to this
issue and this issue alone. People just don't like what it
has to say. Let's be honest, what we just
talked about in reference, the issues of alcohol and the
family, they fly against the prevailing and popular wisdom of
this day. So because of this, it's very
tempting for people to wave their hand and dismiss the Word
of God as irrelevant instead of allowing the Word of God to
penetrate their heart and change their worldview.
The Bible is relevant. Need help with depression?
The Bible is relevant. Longing for peace?
The Bible is relevant. Struggling with habitual sin?
Yes, the Bible is relevant. Need encouragement in the midst
of personal trials? The Bible is relevant.
Have questions about eternity and life after death?
Yes, the Bible is relevant. Over and over again, the Bible
proves itself relevant, and those who doubt its relevance
are only showing either their ignorance of the issue or their
unwillingness to fall in line with the teachings of this
blessed book. So the next time you're tempted
to think that the Bible is irrelevant, instead of putting
it off to the side, pick it up and let this old book bring a
new look and fresh perspective into your life through its
timeless truths. Can you believe it?
We're done with the book of Proverbs.
Thanks for joining us for this fly over look at this incredible
book. I'd encourage you if you've
never read the book of Proverbs for yourself, read the entire
book. Many Christians read it monthly,
1 chapter a day, which is easy to keep track of since Proverbs
has 31 chapters and most months have 31 days.
So I'd encourage you to give this book a read and allow it to
challenge your thinking and change your life.
But not to worry, we may be done with Proverbs, but we're not
done with liberty at home. Join us again next week, same
time, same channel for our next episode.
And while you're at it, why don't you join us at Liberty for
services this week? You can learn more about our
church and what we're all about by visiting my
libertybaptist.org. Well, it's time to go, so I'll
depart by reminding you that where the Spirit of the Lord is,
there is Liberty. I'm pastor of Rivero and I'll
see you next week on Liberty at home.