Promises, Promises

(Pro 3:5-6 KJV)  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

There is a reason that certain verses are quoted often.  They speak to great needs and great promises.  I had a discussion with a believer who claimed that the Old Testament was not meant for us.  He stated that all scripture is not of the same importance.  I agree with his words but not with his meaning.  It is obvious that the Old Testament was written to and for the Jews.  In the same way the Bill of Rights were written for Americans.  That does not mean that the truths embodied do not apply to others.  As far as importance, I agree that knowing how many men of warrior age were in the tribe of Naphtali (Numbers 1:43) is not on a level with knowing that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)  That does not mean I can ignore the largest portion of the Bible.  

So?  Read and reread the portions of the Bible that speak to you.  Make sure you read the rest so that you don’t become a cherry-picker who falls into heresy.