Monthly Archives: December 2015

Is the Bible Perfect?

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

CHORUS: More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:
the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

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From my college days through my final years in the church, that song was one of my favorites. Its lyrics are taken from Psalm 19 and, to me, expressed the perfection and utility of God’s Word, the Bible.

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