In my previous blog I listed some sayings that are often attributed to the Bible and challenged you to see how many you could find. If you accepted my challenge you probably found out that some of those sayings were similar to those found in the Bible but the others had different sources didn't they? I promised you that I might give you answers to my challenge so here they are:
1. This to shall pass - Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka said it, actually comes from a 10th century poem entitled "The Doer." Closest Bible passage, Luke 21:33
2. Cleanliness is next to... - Comes from the 18th Century Evangelist and founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley.
3. Spare the rod... - Not exactly correct, check out Proverbs 13:24.
4. God helps those who... - Benjamin Franklin,
5. Money is the root... - It's the "love of money" which is the root of all evil, 1 Tim 6:10
Finally, there was the snake in the Garden of Eden, but no mention is ever made of Satan nor is his name ever brought up; and last but certainly not least Eve was not tempted with an "apple" was she?
I hope you had fun with these? Remember just because someone quotes what sounds like scripture it might not be the real thing so always check it out for yourself.
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