"聖書を卒業する人はいません年月とともにその本は広がり深まります"
— Charles Spurgeon
Simplified Meaning:
As we grow older, we don't get to the point where the Bible or other holy texts seem too simple or out-of-date. Instead, these texts offer new insights and wisdom as we gain more life experience. Think of it like reading a favorite book or watching a beloved movie when you were a kid and then revisiting it as an adult. You notice things you never saw before, understand deeper meanings, and connect with it in new ways. In the same way, Scripture reveals more to you the more you grow and face different life situations. When you're young, you might understand a simple lesson about kindness. As an adult, you might see how that kindness plays out in complex ways in relationships and communities. For instance, a teenager might read a passage about forgiving others and think it means forgiving a friend who made a mistake. An older person might read the same passage and see it as a way to heal long-held family conflicts or even political differences. Applying this idea to life means keeping an open mind when it comes to spiritual or religious study. Instead of thinking you know everything about a sacred text, approach it with the curiosity and openness of someone who believes there's always more to learn. This way, it can continue to guide and support you throughout your whole life, offering new perspectives just when you need them.