Bible? What Bible?

The Christian faith is centred around Jesus Christ, and the record left for us by the moving of the Holy Spirit who inspired the writing of the collection of books we know as the Bible. The Scriptures are like no other record of any other faith or religion, and contain the way to eternal life, not to mention how to live a good and balanced life while here on this earth. The Bible is essential reading for the Christian, whether ‘old’ or ‘new’ to the faith. I see that as undeniable and indisputable.

Therefore, since the Word of God is an essential part of our faith, and the best and only flawless guide to heaven, why is it not taken seriously? To be more accurate, why is it not taken to church? In our hands, under our arms, in our pockets, or bags? Every Christian owns one, so why leave it in our own house when we go to the House of God?

The Bible has moved on in the way we can access it, and has never been easier to buy or carry. Modern eBook readers have the Bible as a free download, and you can also get it free on your smart phone. I for one, would not frown on the use of modern technology being used in the Sanctuary to read the Bible, would you?

Question time: Why do I not see many Bibles being used in church, of any kind and in any medium (paper or electronic)? Maybe we can’t be bothered. Maybe it doesn’t matter because it will be projected onto the screen so that we can all see it. Maybe that part of technological advance has stopped the need for us to carry our Bible, but is that a good reason for us to stop bearing a witness to our faith, and using it ourselves? Shouldn’t the Christians set the example by carrying the Scriptures, and the big screen be used for those who visit, or who have really forgotten theirs? Just asking.