Sacred Writings

Sacred Writings

David spares no praise for the Scriptures.  More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb (Ps 19:10).  Solomon spares no expense for them.  He prefers them to silver, gold, jewels and any other desirable thing (Prv 8:10-11).  Thus he exhorts, Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding (Prv 23:23).  Paul spares no admiration for them.  They are sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2Tim 3:15).  He refers to writings, ancient script written centuries ago by devout Jewish men.   

Wise for Salvation

Unlike the rest of the world’s literature, these writings are uniquely sacred.  They reveal what holy, promote what is holy, originate from Him who is holy and oppose whatever is unholy.  They are the oracles of God (Rom 3:2).  Perhaps most importantly the Holy Spirit uses these sacred writings instrumentally in His work of convicting, converting and comforting the heirs of salvation.  This is what Paul means when he says they make one wise for salvation! 

Nothing Compares to the Bible

No other book can lay claim to such an eternally significant purpose.  No other writing can boast of such relevance and import.  No other so-called oracle can compare with Scripture.  The eternal destiny of souls depends in part upon the truth revealed in its pages.  Let us therefore follow the example of true worthies in sparing no praise, no expense and no admiration for the sacred writings.  They bear witness about the greatest treasure of all, Jesus Christ (Jn 5:39).