Dale Ridge church of Christ

In some circles of so-called higher learning it is considered a mark of inferior ability and attainments to read the Bible. Yet among the readers of the Bible, in all ages, have been some of the ablest leaders and most brilliant minds. Witness the following:

GEORGE WASHINGTON: It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible…. He is worse than an infidel who does not read his Bible and acknowledge his obligation to God.

JOHN ADAMS: The Bible is the best Book in the world.

THOMAS JEFFERSON: I have always said and always will say that…

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Moses wrote the book of Deuteronomy to the children of Israel who were preparing to enter the long awaited land of promise. Deuteronomy chapter 12 sets the stage for the centralized place of worship that would eventually be the city of Jerusalem where the temple would be built. This chapter also covers commands connected with the worship God’s chosen people would offer to God. As Moses speaks about giving in worship he includes a repeated reminder of the need of continuous rejoicing in giving (Deut. 12:7, 12, 18). Take a moment and notice matters related to the joy the Israelites…

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