Lesson 4: The Role of the Bible (Psalms 19, Proverbs 30, Matthew 7)

When I was a student at Andrews University, I was a member of the Student Senate. I had a friend in the Senate whose views were similar to mine. I would call us both “rebels.” He went on to have a great career in the U.S. State Department and I’ve always worked with Christians and conservatives. State Department employees have a reputation for being politically liberal. These days my friend’s political views are radically different from mine. How did that happen to two boys who started out with the same views? The obvious explanation is that through time we were influenced by those around us. This is one of the great truths of life: we are changed by what we behold. See 2 Corinthians 3:18. How much time do you spend watching television compared to reading the Bible? Do you need to be changed? Let’s plunge into our study of the role of the Bible in shaping our lives!