Tag: Bible interpretation
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Day 232: Can God Look on Evil? (Habakkuk 1:13)
Is God really “too holy to look on sin”? Habakkuk 1:13 is often used to make that claim—but read in context, the verse may be saying almost the opposite. God isn’t a pristine white couch we’re afraid to stain.
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Day 226: Can We Apply Jeremiah 29:11 to Ourselves?
Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the Bible’s most beloved—and most debated—promises. Was it only for the exiles in Babylon, or can Christians claim it today? Here’s a simple way to move from context to application without taking Scripture out of context.
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Day 075: Twisted Scriptures (Deuteronomy 15:16-17)
I once used Deuteronomy 15 to justify getting my ear pierced—claiming it symbolized my lifelong devotion to the Lord. Looking back, it’s a reminder of how easy it is to twist Scripture to justify what we already want to do.