Micah J. Sturm

Reverence means “a feeling of profound respect mingled with awe, affection, and obeisance.”

The Bible is a belittled book by the world.

Belittle means to “dismiss as unimportant.”

A typical “Bible Study” has degenerated into “who’s bringing the doughnuts?”

At best, we have bent these sessions into endless self-centered prayer requests, a few lines of a heretical study guide that twists scripture around a personal agenda, and ends with the discussion of how to create more community by not focusing on the “controversial” parts of being a Christian.

When the Bible is abandoned, amended, or ignored by pastors and teachers, it has disastrous consequences.

We must have a high view of the Bible and treat its message and Author with reverence!

(1) Begin by taking the Bible to church with you. Our neighbors will know we’re not going on a Target-run when they see us with a Bible in our hands.

(2) Honor and respect those who faithfully preach the Word under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Cooperate, listen, and be open to how the Lord is leading the one who is leading the congregation.

Never be an obstacle or enemy to such a servant of the Lord! He’s the One who says, “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!” (Psalm 105:15 ESV)

(3) Then, set a time everyday when you open your Bible and read it prayerfully. It makes a difference!

Never put anything on top of a Holy Bible! No coffee mugs, no other books, nothing—except another Bible! (Personal pet peeve, sorry.)

Keep a hard copy of the Bible for personal study and devotions—pass it on to kids—a family treasure!

(4) Finally, obey the Word of God!

Bring life into line with what God says!

Stop doing and being the things He condemns! Start doing and being what He commands!

Why? Because the Word of God says so and we revere Him in all His holiness and love! Believe the promises of God!

It matters how we handle the Word of God.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV