HE DID NOT SAY "IF YOU HAVE THE TRUTH..."

I just read that "...88% of American homes have at least one Bible in them." according to the American Bible Society's "State Of The Bible 2013". Eighty-eight per cent! In a nation that is increasingly turning away from God's Word through the current conditions of lifestyles and politics, it is easy to see that just HAVING the truth isn't enough. That's why Jesus said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) [underlining added]

The only way the truth is going to set you free is if you KNOW it. And the only way you are going to know it is if you HEAR it and READ it. Just having a Bible on your shelf doesn't make you free... KNOWING it does. Eighty-eight per cent of Americans have at least one Bible but how many of us are reading it? How many of us still believe it is the true Word of God by which we must live?



Let me encourage you to devote yourself to the following...
1. Start reading your Bible today if you are not already doing so. There are plenty of ideas available online as to where you should start.  For example, I might suggest Mark and then Acts. 
2. Listen to an audio Bible. Audio Bibles come in two forms: narrative or dramatic. Narrative is one person reading the text for you. Dramatic has multiple voices and sound effects to help you stay focused. 
3. Attend your church on a regular basis and get involved with your church family. They will help you grow. 
4, Find a friend to talk about what scripture you have been reading lately. Maybe even have them read the same chapters that you are reading.