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You would reproduce other bible followers as you. But there is no life in it.
The bible points us to Christ so we can follow Him...outside of the bible.
We are not to grow in the bible...or bible knowledge for it's own sake. Knowledge puffs up but love edifies. (that's in the bible)
So then most people would do better to walk in humility and not treat the bible as if it was salvation. Much hypocrisy would be avoided in this way.
But here is a radical idea...we are to
grow in Christ. I know that sounds meaningless compared to growing in the bible. After all you can buy a bible rather cheaply or even get one as a gift....a free gift. Is grace receiving a bible?
God is Spirit...and we are to enter into HIS realm...where He lives...to walk in His power (grace).
Unless the bible is leading you to THAT kind of supernatural walk...you are digging yourself into a religious hole.
The bible testifies of LIFE...new LIFE...found in the Spirit. The sons of God are led by the Spirit...not the bible. The letter KILLS...but
the Spirit gives life. (this is in the bible)
The early church didn't own bibles. They walked in the intimacy of a spiritual relationship with the living God...by the Spirit. It's all there in the bible. The multiplication of bibles only multiplied divisions and human opinions because of a lack of understanding. But since it empowered people in their fleshly minds...it's all seen as good. But I don't think so...so I'm hated for it!
So the devil presents the bible as a means of salvation...by human interpretation that makes God the servant of men.
So then why do biblicist who basically worship a book...disrespect
the walk in Christ so much?
The same way that Cain resented Abel. The church of Cain hates they who have a real connection to God. They can't allow themselves to believe that others could have a greater connection to God. Jealousy ensues if that takes place. These grasp at what is visible...like a paper bible...not knowing anything of what is eternal and therefore not visible. It is the carnal against the spiritual. The devil also sets the bible against the brethren of Jesus. Just as Jesus was tempted in the desert...He successfully resisting...but so many
falling for the devil's trickery FROM the bible.
So are we really to grow in the bible? The bible according to whom?
Is that the same as walking as Jesus walked? Is that the same as the full stature of Christ?
Or does it replace this?