IS GODS HOLY WORD USED OUT OF CONTEXT?
As you will see later, both friends and foes quote Scriptures throughout the book. But usually the words and context distort the true meaning. For example, in the opening chapter, a dark-skinned Ethiopian trader sells the stolen Keruvim to the evil Demurral. “It has powerful magic, and they will stop at nothing to get it back,” warns the trader. Demurral laughs and quotes the Bible: “Fear not that which can destroy the body, but that which can destroy the soul.”[8 page 174-175] Demurral’s mocking statement seems to turn truth upside down. The actual Scripture is anything but smug. It calls us to be sober and fear God who has power to judge us severely if we don’t follow His ways: “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28 “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.” Proverb
