WHO DETERMINES THE MEANING OF A BIBLE VERSE: The Author, Text, or the Reader?

Jesus said only those who obey the will of the Father would receive eternal life. (Matt. 7:21) The disciples will try to argue, ‘I did this,’ or ‘I did that.’ (Matt. 7:22) When Jesus returns, he will say to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ (Matt. 7:23) – So, who or what determines the meaning matters.

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As seen in my backyard this morning. Now for a stiff drink.

This (former) mayor of Colorado City, Tx is on point. Broadly speaking we have been conditioned to blame someone else when things get hard. Then we take great pride in sitting back waiting for someone to fix our problem and take care of us instead of getting our act together & taking care of ourself. If we would stop whining and do something we could become great again!

DAILY DEVOTIONAL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

TRUTH THAT CAN BE TRUSTED

Proverbs 8:7-9 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 7 for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. 9 They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.

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Day 49

Leviticus 24, & 25
Mark 1:29-45

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Rush Limbaugh

I discovered Rush Limbaugh in the Fall of 1992. Before him, I had been a strong advocate of homeschooling, life, and family issues, but Rush was the first who introduced me to conservatism. From there, I was exposed to the Heritage Foundation, National Review, and much more. Rush was entertaining and was saying things no one else saying, which made him interesting to me. He was a giant on the radio, and I was thankful for his commentary and alternate voice in a land of liberalism. Yes, I remember Dan's bakesale, his early television program, and some of the early spoofs he played. Rush was an entertainer.

At one point, though, I struggled with some of his messaging and ideas. Rush billed himself as a conservative, but he was much more of a secular conservative who probably did not even have a theological category for much of his views. Eventually, I turned off Rush (and all talk radio) in favor of greater research believing that while there were things he and I could agree, there were areas we couldn't. I don't know the last time I listened to Rush, but I do not think my kids have ever heard of Rush Limbaugh.

He was a giant in the field and I am thankful for what I learned from him, but I am also thankful I didn't continue to listen to him. For a season in life, he was valuable. For that, I am thankful.

Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why or why not?