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Old 06-21-2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jogri17 View Post
Is it wrong to sleep w/ a bible if you do it knowing that there is no supernatural benefit? Just for the emotional comfort.
It is wrong as we should derive emotional comfort from our Love of God and his redemptive love rather than objects. There is a danger that the physical bible can become an idol.
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