Romans 1*

I was reading this chapter because we are studying Romans in Sunday School, I came across this verse. Romans 1:25 "Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, Who is blessed forever! Amen."  In January I blogged about what does God think? This verse ties into that blog. Verse 26, says God gave them up to vile affections, or verse 28 says, God gave them over to a reprobate mind. It does matter what God thinks. It is important to try and understand the Bible from God's viewpoint and not rewrite it to say what we want. I believe many people will be in trouble on the day they stand before God. I know I have changed my view on many things over the years, and that doesn't concern me, because God also sees the heart and if we are really trying to follow his word, he will correct us. God does see the difference in our heart between actively seeking his word to know him and manipulating the word to fit us. The point is to try and follow God's view of scriptures and not create our own version or interpret the Bible to say what we want it to say. I like to ask the question: How does this apply to me or my life?, as I am reading scripture. The Bible is meant to shape us, conform us into his likeness. Yes, over the years my view on different subjects has changed, but I still need God. He doesn't need us, we need him. He is the creator of all and is worthy to be praised. God bless, LVZ.