The worldwide and multi-millennial influence of the Bible is simply indisputable. Even its detractors are forced to acknowledge this Book has impacted humanity as no other book. No document has ever surfaced among humans that has promoted so much goodness, warned against evil, illumined the intellect, comforted the grieving, and buoyed up the spirit of man and woman, like the Bible. In fact, one is even hard-pressed to name a document worthy of second place since the Scriptures outstrip all others by such a large margin. The truths found in this Book have prompted multiplied millions to put their trust in its integrity, and like-millions to devote their time and treasure to the propagating of those truths worldwide. And, even more, to multiplied thousands to gladly surrender their own lives, which they love not unto death, rather than deny or disgrace the Savior revealed in the Bible. This Book provides the very ground for jurisprudence in much of the civilized world. It constitutes the “north star” for human morality. It is bread for the spiritual beggar, and only it can fill that inexpressible hunger that all of us human beggars long for.
Jeremiah, the prophet, put it so well when he said, “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.” The psalmist echoed similar sentiments when penning the 19th and said, “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Name any other writing and any other setting that even begins to compare with these dictates. Words of this Book are chiseled in stone on government buildings throughout the western world, indicating not only their importance but their permanence.
The great documents birthing our nation make constant reference to the Bible’s profound words of wisdom. While its unparalleled influence worldwide does not in itself prove that it came from God, it unmistakably points in that direction. And if… I say “if” it is from God, would you not expect it to have this kind of unrivaled influence? Ought it not deserve such an honored and cherished display?
This is Marv Wiseman for Christianity Clarified.
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