I'll admit, I do laugh maniacally sometimes knowing all the scam callers are unemployed now...
Is that wrong?
I appreciate the faith that people have had to write devotional books and commentaries. And though they are interesting to read at times. But why would a Christian want to read someone else's devotional when they are supposed to have their own intimacy and walk with God. I'm speaking to those whose only devotional is another person's book. To me, this really speaks of something significant in their fellowship with the Lord. God wants us in the type of fellowship that we receive our own unique word from Him. This cannot be accomplished if we're living our devotional vicariously thru someone who passed on however many years ago. That was their life. And even though we can glean things from it, that shouldn't substitute what God wants to give each and every one of us if we take the time to hear from Him personally.
I appreciate the faith that people have had to write devotional books and commentaries. And though they are interesting to read at times. But why would a Christian want to read someone else's devotional when they are supposed to have their own intimacy and walk with God.
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. And I agree. If you find comfort or help from devotionals then help yourself to them. I'm sure that's why many people wrote them. (to strengthen the things that remain) And I won't take that away from them or anyone else that benefits from them.Because no one has a monopoly on knowledge and many draw strength from hearing other’s experiences. They know they’re not alone or the only one who struggles.
No one was present when biblical events unfolded. We are benefitting from the forethought and obedience of its writers to tell the story. ‘You’ didn’t hear that directly from God. He communicated it through His servants.
If you don’t find devotionals edifying that’s fine. But they’re a source of comfort to many. If everything kept things to themselves. How would we support one another?
~Bella
But I stand by what I said, if a person's going to have a vibrant and very fruitful life then it's going to come from something other than chicken noodle soup for the soul. Anyway, thanks for sharing!