Tomorrow is Simchas Torah, a Jewish holiday celebrating the first five books of Sacred Scripture. People gather in the synagogue and toast and bless Torah as a Scroll is passed from man to man. If a day filled with joy and love for God and His Word.
In addition to this holiday celebrating Torah, there is a protocol to how to treat a copy of Torah. It must always be set on top of all types of books. It may never be set on the floor or on a cushion where people sit. It must always be handled with clean hands. Such is the respect Jews have for the Holy Writ.
Conversely, Christians often treat the Bible with disregard. They will set it on the floor, toss it aside, stack other books on top of it, and spill things on it. Worse, Christians often go days, weeks, or months without ever opening the Bible.
Sacred Scripture is a gift to us from God. It was inspired by Him for the purpose of teaching us about Him and how He wants us to live. It is a love letter from Jesus to His Bride. Let us remember this. Let us love the Scriptures. Let us fall in love with its Author.
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