I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If
anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues
described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll
of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of
life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. Rev
22:18-19
I was taught by a very wise instructor, Dr. Alden Aiken, to
begin with the word and let the Spirit guide you through the Sunday message.
You can never go wrong when the foundation of the sermon is rooted in
Scripture. I have never forgotten this lesson but I have added a bit to it over
time.
In Revelation, there is a clear warning that the Word of God
is perfect just as it is and there is the sternest of warning for not only
those who hear the word but also those who preach and teach the Word. I can
only imagine the stress that must have been very weighty when the scribes were writing
down the Words of God or the weight of responsibility for those who were
transcribing or translating the original Message. Anyone adds or takes away
from the scroll of prophecy will surely be punished. What an immense
responsibility!
Let’s take this a step further though. For those who teach
and preach the word of God, do not add or subtract from the Message for surely
you will be punished. There are those who, in their own wisdom, add or delete
in their interpretation in order to back up their own agenda. Could this not be
considered just wrong?
This week we will start a new series on the Scripture. Join
us either in person 10:30 am Sunday at 402 Main Ave W in Sundre or online at www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca
Pastor Todd
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