OCT 27

Psalm 138:2
Memorise Psalm 138:2
“Thou hast magnified Thy Word above all Thy name”

IS THERE A BATTLE FOR THE KING JAMES BIBLE?

At the time of writing, one recent Bible version published is called “The Voice”, focusing on dialogue, and formatted more like a screenplay! Rather than using spiritual men alone, according to this version’s website the translators also included poets, musicians and story tellers! Such a low view of God’s Word is symptomatic of so many modern versions that have sought to displace the King James Version.

Psalm 138 is a psalm written by David which is full of praise and worship for God. David says that he will praise God with his whole heart and worship toward God’s holy temple. He praises God’s name because of the lovingkindness God had shown him by preserving him from his enemies, especially when he was running for his life from King Saul. He also praises God for His truth. God kept His promise to protect David and gave him strength “in the midst of trouble” (verse 7).

Our God is a righteous and trustworthy God. He loves truth and will not suffer lies and error. What He says He will do. Therefore, He values His Word and as we see in verse 2, even more than His Name. Although the Name of God is exalted and magnified throughout the ages, God Himself magnifies His Word even more, for it is only through His Word that His name is known and magnified. Remember that God’s Word is immensely powerful: with His Word, He created the heavens and the earth. His Word should thus be of immense impact to us as well.

Do we also love and magnify God’s Word like He Himself does? Do we have a reverence for God’s Word? If we do, we will naturally love and defend the King James Bible. It is by far the most faithful English translation we have of God’s Word and all other modern Bible versions pale in comparison to it. If we truly value God’s Word, we will not want to read watered down, corrupt versions of the Scriptures. We will want a Bible which truly magnifies God’s Word and honours His Truth. Therefore, it is essential that we stand up for the KJV today. We should understand and be convinced about the reasons why we use the KJV and be able to defend it when others ask us why we only use the KJV. Most of all, the basis of our defence of the KJV should be our love and reverence for God’s Word, just as God Himself has.

Thought: How would you defend your use of the KJV if a friend asks you?
Prayer: Lord, teach me to love and protect Thy Word.