If we do not love the Bible, we certainly do not love the…
““If we do not love the Bible, we certainly do not love the God who gave it to us; but if we do love God, then no other book in the entire world will be comparable in our minds. When God speaks, it is the delight of our ears to hear what he says. In other books there is some truth and some error. Apart from the Bible, the best book ever written has mistakes in it. It is not possible for fallible men to write infallible books. Somehow or other we either say more than is true or less than is true. The most skillful writer does not always keep along that hairline of truth that is more difficult to tread than a razor's edge. But Scripture never errs.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Bible is uniquely trustworthy because it reflects God's truth, unlike human writings that contain errors.
In simple terms: The Bible is the only flawless book because it comes from God.
Key Takeaway
Trust and study the Bible as the ultimate source of truth.
Themes
faith
truth
scripture
authority
divine inspiration
Mood
reverent
confident
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- Bible study groups
- preaching
- theological education
Key Concepts
inerrancy
revelation
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth in non‑biblical texts?
- What role does faith play in accepting Scripture's inerrancy?
A Different Perspective
Human authors can err, so other books cannot claim absolute reliability.