“JUST HOW do you know that ag the Bible is different from other books?” demanded a flippant girl of about seventeen.
Her question was addressed to a servant of God who had just closed a gospel meeting on a street corner in a sea coast town in Newfoundland.
The girl was spokesman for an antagonistic band of teenagers that had gathered to see what might happen next.
Convinced that the proofs of inspiration would be over the heads of his listeners, the preacher replied: “Here’s one way you can put it to the test; just start carrying a Bible wherever you go — now I mean everywhere. Your friends will soon let you know that the Bible is different from other books.”
The girl thought a moment, and then in subdued tones said, “Oh, yes, I see what you mean.”
That ended the confrontation; the group joined the milling crowd and moved on.
How differently the Christian boy or girl regards the Bible! Take for example the following little anecdote: A college professor said to a young fellow on graduation day.
“Now, my boy, understand that you are going to launch your craft on a dangerous ocean.”
“Yes, I know it", said the boy, and taking a Bible out of his pocket and holding it up he added, “but you see I have a safe compass to steer by.”
ML-03/17/1974