Several years ago the story was told of a wealthy Chinese businessman who visited America. During his stay he was introduced to something he had never seen before (a powerful microscope). As he looked through its lens he was amazed at the detail and beauty of crystals and the petals of flowers. He was so impressed with the instrument that he decided to purchase one and take it back to China. He thoroughly enjoyed using his microscope; however, one day he discovered something that disturbed him greatly. As he examined some rice he was planning to eat for dinner he found that tiny living creatures were crawling in it. Troubled by this he concluded that there was only one thing he could do. He would destroy the instrument because of what it revealed – and so he smashed the microscope to pieces!
This is the way some people are with the Bible. God’s word reveals how disgusting a sinful life is; yet instead of doing something about it (by repenting and obeying the Lord, Acts 2:38), many reject the word of God. To them, if it weren’t for the Bible, they wouldn’t have to feel dirty or ashamed. Jesus said, “this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed” (Jn 3:19-20).
Friend, is this true of you? If so, the fault lies with you – not the Bible!