[Biblemat] A Question we were asked

[Bob Myhan]

I would send it to a Book Binder.  He can use your pages to replace missing pages in others' Bibles.

Bob Myhan
3901 Northside Drive, Apt. 2L
Macon, GA 31210
myhan at cox.net
www.foresthillschurchofchrist.com
478-476-4768
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  From: kenneth Thomas 
  To: Bobby Myhan 
  Cc: Bible Matters Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 10:29 AM
  Subject: [Biblemat] A Question we were asked


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        Hi list members,

        Kenneth E. Thomas here:

           There must be some wise answer to the following question.  The one asking already admits that an old worn out Bible is only paper and ink, but still has a problem disposing of the same. On the one hand, he admits that it isn't an object to be venerated but on the other hand...How would you answer his question?

           I once found an old Bible in a class room that was in terrible shape with whole books missing and decided to use it in a lesson. Each point I made of passages certain ones disregard, I would tear a page from this old worn out Bible. The first page I tore out and crumpled up and threw in the floor I heard gasps all over the house.  Later one of the elders told me he almost spoke up to stop my from proceeding. While I thought it was an impressive lesson, I never repeated it again anywhere due to some people's reaction. Following is the question: 

        Friends:

        "Arrangements are made to dispose of soiled, ruined American flags, properly and with dignity. What does one do with the dilemma of an incomplete, falling apart Bible? I know it's only paper and ink, but it IS the word of God, I can't throw one in the trash. Any suggestions?"


        Kenneth E. Thomas
        Pekin church of Christ
        1451 Valle Vista Blvd.
        Pekin, IL 61554
        1 (309) 347-3582 - Office
        1 (309) 347-5645 - Home
       
               
       



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