Faith Venture

I try not to bring my prejudices and biases to my reading of the Bible; rather, I try to let the Bible speak to my prejudices and biases.

That thought came to me some time ago. I think about that. Is it true? 

Ancient philosophy speaks often to the empty jar. Only the empty jar is useful. One that is filled is of no use to your current situation.

Similarly, the hole in the middle of a wheel. Only the emptiness of the hole makes it useful for supporting a bicycle or cart.

When we come to spiritual writing with our minds filled with ideas and theories, we are not open to the calling of the spirit in the words. We cannot hear when we are talking.

Approach the reading of sacred text open to the calling of the spirit. Inhale deeply to the bottom of your body through the mouth. Exhale slowly, completely, until depleted. By emptying ourselves we become ready to listen to another.

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