Why Read the Bible? - Part 3

Analogy from "the Body of Christ"

Yesterday Pastor Tim used the human body as an example of what the "Body of of Christ" (1 Cor 12:27) should like be like, and how we need one another to "function" as God called is to, based on the gifts and abilities God gave us.

Now, it occurred to me how important the immune system is for the body. Without a healthy immune system, outside viruses will come in and disrupt the functionality of the body, even leading to death. In many ways the Bible, too, has an "immune system" function, enabling each part of the body to fight off the enemy's attacks and stay on track with what we're called to do. There's many other analogies, but to focus on this one you realize that temptations and attacks are constant, which is why Paul calls the church to take up "the Sword of the Spirit", which is the Word of God, "praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication." (Eph. 6:10-20)

Have the Word of God readily available, for the days are evil. Read it, meditate on it, memorize it, know it well with all prayer and supplication...