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But Jesus doesn't want to just be a consultant, he wants to be my CEO, the Lord of my life.<ref>Timothy J. Keller, The Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (New York City: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2013).</ref>
But Jesus doesn't want to just be a consultant, he wants to be my CEO, the Lord of my life.<ref>Timothy J. Keller, The Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (New York City: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2013).</ref>


When we put scripture "on the shelf" what we are really doing is selectively ignoring Scripture to support our position, the position of some preacher, or perhaps the position of William, even if that position completely contradicts the clear teaching of the Bible.
When we put scripture "on the shelf" what we are really doing is selectively ignoring Scripture to support our position, the position of some preacher, or perhaps the position of William Branham, even if that position completely contradicts the clear teaching of the Bible.


If we can't go to the Bible for understanding, where should we go?  
If we can't go to the Bible for understanding, where should we go?