S) "6 Do not add to His words,
or He will rebuke you and prove you a liar."
Proverbs 30:6 (NASB)
O) There is a similar passage to this, warning in Revelation 22:18-19, not to add to prophecy. Somehow, it's the Revelation verse that was always quoted to me, when warning to be careful with the words of God. Then, it was pointed out to me later in life, that the verse could have been taken out of context, since it was referring to the book of Revelation directly. However, this proverb makes it quite clear - it doesn't matter where, or how God speaks - we cannot add to His words. The rebuke of the LORD is dangerous, and painful, and even lethal.
A) The main key here, is a proper fear of the LORD. There is a heavy responsibility, when dealing with the Scriptures. But, there's also a comfort level in that, because the Bible is firm, and established, tested as true. But, it becomes very, very difficult, to know when God is speaking to me directly, and how to proceed with that. Testing those words, those prayers, against the Bible again, is the most sure way. God will not contradict Himself. If I'm adding to His words, He'll prove me a liar. If He is adding to His words (and to clarify, I mean current, specific instructions or applications, not some new, vague, or even mystical interpretation), He'll prove Himself true, again and again.
A) The main key here, is a proper fear of the LORD. There is a heavy responsibility, when dealing with the Scriptures. But, there's also a comfort level in that, because the Bible is firm, and established, tested as true. But, it becomes very, very difficult, to know when God is speaking to me directly, and how to proceed with that. Testing those words, those prayers, against the Bible again, is the most sure way. God will not contradict Himself. If I'm adding to His words, He'll prove me a liar. If He is adding to His words (and to clarify, I mean current, specific instructions or applications, not some new, vague, or even mystical interpretation), He'll prove Himself true, again and again.
P) Father, I invite You to speak into my life, to directly speak to me. Open my ears to hear, and my eyes to see, and let me know Your words directly. Show me how to measure my prayers, dreams, or visions with (and of) You, against Your established Word. Continue to impress upon me, the responsibility that comes along with having, and knowing Your words. Prove me a liar, anytime I get things wrong. Rebuke me according to Your will and grace. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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