1. Doesn’t The Bible Say …? (I) 2 Timothy 2:14-21

2. Appalling Lack of Bible Knowledge Lady with problems said, “The Bible says grin and bear it.” When asked where, she replied, “I think it was in Paul’s letter to the Deuteronomite” Many such expressions Rarely research the Bible

3. “Confession Is Good For The Soul” Heard this many times –Its familiarity makes people believe it is in the Bible –Does contain some truth

4. “Confession Is Good For The Soul” This “scripture” is not in the Bible –Confession is good and necessary (1 John 1:9) –Important to pray for one who confesses sin (James 5:16, 19, 21)

5. “Money is The Root of All Evil” Usually quoted about a wealthy person –The Bible does say something about “root of evil” and “money” –Need to accurately quote the Bible

6. “Money is The Root of All Evil” This “scripture” is not in the Bible –It’s the “love” of money that is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10) –There is a big difference

7. “God Works in Mysterious Ways…” Used to explain some phenomenon –Used if the person thinks God is involved –People like to see the hand of God in some things

8. “God Works in Mysterious Ways…” This “scripture” is not in the Bible –Some of His ways are beyond our understanding (Deuteronomy 29:29) –Many think God saves mysteriously, “better felt than told” –God’s method of salvation is not mysterious (Acts 3:19-26)

9. “Every Tub Sits on Its Own Bottom” Used regarding personal responsibility –People grow weary of others being blamed –The truth in this one is effective

10. “Every Tub Sits on Its Own Bottom” This “scripture” is not in the Bible –Each of us are personally responsible (Ezekiel 18:4) –Judged for our own deeds (2 Corinthians 5:10)

11. “Let Your Conscience Be …” Piece of timely advice –Assumes the hearer recognizes the value of one’s conscience –Problem is with the nature of one’s conscience

12. “Let Your Conscience Be …” This scripture is not in the Bible –Conscience can be clear in doing wrong (Acts 23:1; 26:9-11) –A conscience must be trained (1 Timothy 1:13; 4:2) –Conscience alone is not a safe guide (John 4:24)

13. Conclusion Detect these supposed scriptures Stop taking other’s people word