The Bible is it all I need?

Have you ever read the first pages in a Gideon Bible? The other day our pastor gave us a copy. It really has a lot to say about the Bible.

"THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, te doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. I contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

It is the traveloer's map, the pilgrims staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.

It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents."

A dear sister in Christ who has gone on to be with Him summed up the Bible in one word-"COME." For some time in my life I always went looking for a book to help me understand scripture. A book to put the Bible in to 'English' for me. Yet, Praise God, a faithful God a just God a God of grace and mercy has come to show me first hand that all I need is the Bible. How to allow the Holy Spirit guide and direct my reading and interpretation of His Holy Word.

I find commentaries a tend to put God in a box, they really are just a man's interpretation. I am not saying they have not the Holy Spirit, I am saying that scripture has made it clear scripture is all a man needs to find God and to stay with God. If we are willing to submit to God He will show us His truth.