There's a reason.

It is unusual for the different translations I read of the bible to have the exact wording for scripture.  I was so hoping this to be not true of one particular verse that I love.  I just knew that when I turned to The Message translation that it would read something...

Shakin' up Scripture

Okay, please read these four areas of scripture, then I’ll break it down to my thoughts: “On the seventh day of the party, the king, high on the wine, ordered the seven eunuchs who were his personal servants (Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and...

LBR

FINALLY!  There’s a verse to show the doctors when I go get my physical.  I knew it!  See, look at Proverbs 20:23b:  “It is wrong to use scales that are not accurate.”  When I hop on the scales to determine my weight, it’s usually a little higher number than I thought...

It's yours. Take care of it.

“If your wealth was easy to get, it will not be worth much to you.” Proverbs 20:21 I can so relate to this.  Back when I started having to pay for things on my own (many, many years ago), I took better care of my purchases.  I’ve noticed the same scenario happening...

How to live a transformed life:

Here’s a list of what your transformed life should look like according to Romans 12:9-21: 1.     Your love must be real. Hate what is evil. 2.     Do only what is good. 3.     Love each other. 4.     Don’t be selfish. 5.     Serve the Lord. 6.     Work hard and don’t...