Scriptural Comparisons

The word of God is compared to things that are needed for survival in the world. It is compared to:

Water—“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” (Proverbs 25:25)

Bread—“, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:4)

Fire—“But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.” (Jer. 20:9)  “And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” (Luke 24:32)

Hammer—“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” (Jer. 23:29)

Milk—“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” (I Peter 2:2)

Honey—“”How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103)

Light—“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

Apple—“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” (Prov. 25:11)

–Elder Larry Wise–July 11, 2015