“Christian Value” #5: Real Christians Know the Bible Inside and Out
This is another value that can lead down a slippery slope, where one Christian thinks they are better than another. Knowledge of the Bible does not equal righteousness. The teen that is just beginning to develop their relationship with Jesus still gets the same love as someone who has spent years becoming a preacher. It’s important to learn God’s Word and spend time with the Bible, because it is a great tool to help your spiritual journey flourish. However there is so much more to being a Christian than reading text. Being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus, and knowledge of His teachings is just one part of the bigger whole.
God knows what your heart is focused on. If your heart is trying to build a relationship with God, and strives to know Him more, God will see that. However God also sees when your heart only cares about your ego. Other Christians can be see this fakeness, too. Knowledge of the Bible without any real love for Jesus is easier to spot than you might think. Are you someone who goes around flaunting random facts you know about the Bible, or always correcting others who are wrong? If so, you might be spending time with the Bible for the wrong reason.
