My Priceless Book

My Priceless Book

I have in my possession a priceless Book. This Book is a part of my book collection but has value far greater than any of my books. I have several books in my library and some of them cost more than my priceless Book. Some of my books are special for they were written by a friend. Some of my books are special because they are useful tools in my study. The quality of my most priceless Book is not found in its binding, quality of pages, or cover quality. Its cover, in fact, is made of artificial leather and its quality is far less than many of my other books.
This priceless Book derives its value from its Author and its influence upon lives. It is the Holy Bible and it is the Book of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” – II Timothy 3:16
No other book has the power of this priceless Book. It has a track record of defeating its bitterest foes, for every generation has produced darkened souls made clean through the power of this Book. It has stopped atheists, agnostics, and God deniers in their tracks and cleaned up the mouths of many from profanity to preaching! This priceless and powerful Book wields authority unlike any other writing. It is the only Book that reads while it is being read. It reads the nature of its readers and strikes conviction, for it is powerful in correction and instruction. It is the only Book that carries us as we carry it! It bears us up with arms of comfort for it contains multiple words of comfort and promises. It is the only Book which serves as a preeminent standard for faith, conduct, and governance.
There is no other Book hated more by the Devil, than the Bible. His hatred is seen in the early Chapters of the Bible in his attempt to contradict what God had said. He attempted to add to God’s Words. His same strategy again surfaced at the time Jesus underwent His temptations in the wilderness. The Devil cannot destroy the Bible but he attempts to weaken it through distortion by weak translations and modern versions. The Satanic attack against the Bible is a subtle proof of the Bible’s inspiration for it would not be such a target for Satanic attack if it was not inspired! I would also suggest that he desires to keep Christians away from the Scriptures. He is okay with our carrying the Bible if the Bible does not carry us! He is okay with our even reading the Bible if we do not let the Bible read us in conviction, leading to confession of sins! Its okay to speak highly of the Bible if we do not let it keep us encouraged and living a victorious Christian life! Just remember, if the Bible was a dead Book with a dead author, it would not have the Devil’s attention like it does!
My Book is priceless also because it is eternal. It must be eternal for its Author is eternal. Can that be said of any other book? “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” – Mark 13:31
“The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.” – Corey J. Hicks
I love my priceless Book for I know it is the “Book of God.” I recommend that all of you read it and treasure it as well. I also must tell you that you, too, can know its Author if you trust, for salvation, the central Personage of this priceless Book. He is the Lord Jesus Christ and saves the poor lost soul. “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” – Hebrews 7:25
Chuck Peters – 8/29/2023