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Archive for February, 2010
Bible Teachings
One of the most famous bible quotes comes from Luke 6:31, which specifically reads…”do unto others, as you would have them do unto you”. This quote represents one of the most important bible teachings, specifically because of the language used in this sentence. It is important to recognize that the sentence is not “do unto others, as they have done unto you”; rather it is “as you would have them do unto you”. This is important because it emphasizes that even if someone has cause you hurt, you should not hurt them, but rather treat them as you would want to be treated.
This and many other teachings accentuate the importance of the New American bible as a religious text and as a philosophical piece of literature. No other piece of literature created in the last thousand years has as much philosophical and moral significance.
Bible Inheritance Traditions
To read from the same bible as your grandfather, father, and ancestors read from is a way to carry on a family tradition of God’s wisdom. If one thing can be stressed about Christianity, it is the importance of introducing God’s word to younger generations, and carrying on religious family traditions—I can still remember when my dad passed on his Vulgate bible to me. Inheriting a bible from past generations teaches not only the value of family, but develops a connection between the reader and family members who may have passed on. Starting a bible inheritance tradition is not all that difficult; mostly it involves finding a bible that will last several decades despite use.
You should start by looking for a leather bible, as these covers will protect the pages inside from being damaged. You’ll want to look for a bible with sturdy pages as well; some bibles have pages made of thin parchment that are partial to rips and tears. Once you’ve found your bible, write your name in it, and when you’re ready to pass it on to another generation, they will know where it came from.