1 John 4:7-21 || How NOT to Use the Bible pt 2

The Dwelling Richly Podcast

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Ep. 915 Using or Loving God pt 2 1 John 4:7-21 “Love is love.” Is it though? Is that what God’s word says? It’s June and in the U.S. that means “pride month” where the “Love is love” mantra is celebrated and pressed upon us and while it might seem and feel a simple enough idea, for those of us who want to honor and love God’s Word and not use it to fit our personal ideas we should be careful not to just accept a motto without weighing it against God’s holy Word. Dwelling in the Word and letting the Word dwell in us richly is different than reading the Bible or reading a devotional with Bible passages. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly and return the favor by dwelling in the Word - not "doing" Bible study, not simply reading - but moving into the Word with heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's being intentional in making a shift from treating the Word of God like a self-help book to letting it dwell in us as the living Word of God that it is. Get the Podbean app to join me live Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am or listen wherever you enjoy podcasts. Connect with me on my blog at www.JenniferGRichmond.com