The Bible inspired myself.

So talking about inspiration this last few postings. Here a passage accepted since around 1976.

The Bible has inspired me, but it also frustrates me, it challenged us. Rejected some teachings. I have. Don't argue about it's literal meaning. That's not my place. Like Faith brings Doubts. Yes it does. Brings warmth great meaning. Sometimes it irrelevant. Mostly worth wrestling with.

That view, in some odd circles classed as heresy That's not allowed. But hey ho.

POP lyrics section , the Psalms, has beauty, romance, teaching, discord, and harmony. If taken out of context, it can harm, cause hurt, bring awful death plus destruction.

 139 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 2 You know when I sit or stand. When far away you know my every thought. 3 You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. 4 You know what I am going to say before I even say it. 5 You both precede and follow me and place your hand of blessing on my head. 

It can heal troubled souls, bring pain to an end, teach us how to love, to live and build community.

It relies on us.