[Discoveries] 09-12-07 Fluorescent tubes and scripture

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/*... the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:6*/

As I sit here writing this, my room is illuminated by eight fluorescent 
tubes. But those fluorescent tubes, by themselves, don't do anything. By 
themselves, they would not dispel the darkness and bring the light. Only 
when they are connected to electricity do they bring light.

Many people handle the word of God. Cults handle it. Atheists handle it. 
Even Satan himself handles it (see Luke 4:9-10). Some use it to twist 
the truth. Some use it to injure and harm. But others open the word and 
bring life.

Why? What's the difference? Isn't it the same inspired scripture?

In my college days, when I worked as a janitor, before the days of 
recycling, we had fun throwing the spent fluorescent tubes into the 
dumpster and watching them shatter and implode. Without electricity, a 
fluorescent tube is not only useless, but also one bump away from 
becoming a pile of shattered glass that cuts and causes harm.

Scripture is a wonderful thing. But, like us, it was never meant to have 
any use when disconnected from the Spirit of God. When God shows up, His 
word brings life.

Be encouraged!
Dwight



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