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ANALYSIS IS GIVEN THE TOP PRIORITY IN THE BIBLE
We can see a number of strange and peculiar methods as increasing in the christian community, whereby all believers are being confused. As a result immorality is taking root and creating disunity and conflicts among them. The reason for all these confusions is the neglegency of the people not going in analytic study of the Bible but following of the whimsical ways, which they have invented. But to be frank Bible gives a top priority for the analysis.
Thus saith the Lord, stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the
old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein and ye shall
find rest for your souls. -Jermiah 6:16
On a careful examination of the above verse some important points came in to light. The first of them is that if there are many ways or beliefs existing we should not follow them blindly without analysis. And second is that we have to examine carefully that which of them is the correct way or belief that should be followed in order to get salvation.
And the third point is that every way does not lead to attain the kingdom of God. So when the right path is discovered according to the scriptures we are bound to follow it . Because except that only one way remaining all the ways are harmful to us. And the fourth point is that one should follow the right path as suggested in the scriptures following of which only we shall find rest which is peace. The reason for lacking of peace among many of the people is - they are following fictitious beliefs blindly not caring for the enjoined orders of the scriptures. From the above verse, we can understand that how much of importance has been given to analysis of the scripture in the Bible. So let us see what had been the practice of Jesus in this regard.
And the third point is that every way does not lead to attain the kingdom of God. So when the right path is discovered according to the scriptures we are bound to follow it . Because except that only one way remaining all the ways are harmful to us. And the fourth point is that one should follow the right path as suggested in the scriptures following of which only we shall find rest which is peace. The reason for lacking of peace among many of the people is - they are following fictitious beliefs blindly not caring for the enjoined orders of the scriptures. From the above verse, we can understand that how much of importance has been given to analysis of the scripture in the Bible. So let us see what had been the practice of Jesus in this regard.
And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning
together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked
him, which is the first commandment of all? -Mark 12:28
According to the above verse we can understand clearly that Jesus had been discussing with the people as regards to the scripture of God. And we can find Paul to have adopted the same method of Jesus, which can be seen in the following verses.
Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with
the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met
with him. -Acts 17:17
And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded
the Jews and the Greeks. -Acts 18:4
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space
of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning
the kingdom of God. -Acts 19:8
The above verses explain clearly the method of Paul as how he used to argue with the people in convincing the matter. But in these days the christian scholars not only they not allow thier followers to disscuss with the other religious groups but also they restrict to meet with the other sects of their own religion. If any believer try to question their priests about any point they do not allow them to question and on the other hand they brand him as one subjugated by the Devil. This ridiculous manner indicates their deficiency in the Bible knowledge. And of those whose objective is only worldly enjoyment they do not prefer to the Biblical teachings as propounded by its logic, but whosoever desire for the everlasting life do not avoid the logic and reasoning that Bible presents. To be frank only those that do not have the truth with them fear for the arguments. So they must understand that if there is any doctrine contrary to the logic of the Bible they should discard it, even though it seems to be great and being followed by crores of people. There is no sanction at all for such doctrines which do not agree with scriptural facts.
To decide whether what they are following is correct or not, the teachings of the Bible should be taken into consideration . The point which stands to the test of reason and logic only can be the truth and such type of faith only can be accepted and followed and those that tread on this path only can get the Kingdom of God. So we should not turn out from the ‘logical discussion’ but avoid ‘illogical arguements’.
