Saturday, May 24, 2008

The Best Advice Columnist

Who is the best advice columnist? For years, it was an ongoing competition between Ann Landers and her sister Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby). In recent times, people may think of Dr. Laura and Dr. Phil.

Paul dealt with some very practical issues in his letters. Perhaps that is why that part of the Bible is so widely read. But, is the Bible just another self-help book? Is it just a cafeteria of advice? We know that when we read or hear modern-day advice gurus when can take what sounds good, and through away the rest. Can we do that with Paul's writings? If not, what's the difference?

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