Have you ever heard someone say, “Such and such a verse is my ‘life verse'”? It’s a trend that has become popular over the last several years.
I think people’s hearts are usually in the right place when they embrace the idea of a life verse. They want to cling to God’s word and have it govern their lives, and that desire is good, godly, and biblical.
The concept of a life verse isn’t biblical, though. The Bible doesn’t say anywhere that we’re to choose a particular verse as our life’s slogan or mantra. There might be times in our lives when a particular verse is especially meaningful, but Christians are people of the Book, not people of the verse. Paul speaks about proclaiming “the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27) Psalm 119:160 says, “the sum of Your word is truth.” Psalm 139:17 declares: “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!”
The Bible can’t be boiled down to one verse. We need all of the Bible for all of life, not one life verse. So let’s make sure we’re doing the hard work of studying the entire Bible and applying it correctly to the various situations that arise in our lives.
Michelle Lesley 
Amen
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That was popular when I was in high school in the 80’s. Hard to believe it is still trending. I guess it just goes to show you that people follow the crowd rather than Scripture itself.
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Yes!!! I have heard this said before by leaders of my small group in church!! Then a person proclaims Jer 29:11!!! *facepalm*
You are such a breath of fresh air Michelle! I love reading your blog! I usually feel so alone in my convictions and ache for other believers around me who would rather have the “touchy, feely” Christianity!!! I thank God for you!!
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You are very kind, Ebony. It is my joy to serve you in Christ. :0)
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So true! I hadn’t thought of it that way.
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