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    DALE E STAHLBERG on Psalms 23:3 - 4 years ago
    In taking the bible trivia and only getting between 60% correct most of the time shows I lack in my understanding of the bible.

    I am a bit worried that I am not fully understanding of God will and following.

    Should I be?
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    Stanjett - In Reply on Psalms 23:3 - 4 years ago
    No. I learn something new every time I read the bible. Just keep reading again and again. Pray for understanding before you read and I think that will help.
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    Chris - In Reply on Psalms 23:3 - 4 years ago
    Dale, the Bible Trivia might be a fun thing to do & a test of your Bible knowledge, but please don't let it be a yardstick to determine your knowing God & His Will for your life. I think most of us would fail somewhere along the line as no one can be expected to know the content of all the Bible Books, chapters & verses. Some questions will be easy for you - others may find them difficult. I feel that it is a nice inclusion but rather, to drive us back into God's Word to learn more about Him, the world we live in & the needy people around us.

    Knowing God's Will is a vast subject that can't be dealt with here. There are books on this subject, the one by J.I. Packer has been popular & useful. However, the only real way is to spend quality time reading the Bible slowly & carefully, talking to God about what you read & what burdens your heart. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to both teach you & to apply the Truths to your heart & life. As well, from my own experience, patience is another key. We live in a world that "wants it & wants it now" - the Spirit's Word & Timing for us is not regulated by our moods & our time clock. To correctly wait for help & direction, we must spend time understanding God's already revealed Will for us in His Word & to "Keep in step with the Spirit": surprisingly, another of Packer's publications!
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    DALE E STAHLBERG - In Reply on Psalms 23:3 - 4 years ago
    Thanks Chris,

    Your answer was spot on.

    I can see you spend a lot of time reading and understanding what God's word is reviling to you.

    I often tell my friends: Its not remembering the chapter and verse but what the chapter and verse places in your heart/soul.

    Thanks again for your answer.

    Dale
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