Thank you for visiting my blog. I moseyed on over to the Gideon’s website and visited their FAQ. The first question listed is, “How can I obtain Bibles/New Testaments from The Gideons International?” The answer is, “Members of The Gideons International place and distribute scriptures in 181 countries in 82 languages. We focus on five primary areas: Hotels and Motels…” Which tells us that you can “obtain Bibles” from “Hotels and Motels.”

Just to be doubly sure, I called the Gideon’s and discovered that the Bibles are free to take.

Do not worry my friend, even if I am wrong about the above statements, I have previously restored any debt I may have accrued to the Gideon’s.

Lew

I see that you and I share a common desire to see God honored by people and for people to be blessed by Him. You’ve also demonstrated that we share an affinity for God’s Word and for people to take seriously its content.

Only the Lord knows whose eyes may come to bear on the content and comments of this particular blogsite. As it is a distinct possibility that someone may come who does not know the great God of Scripture, I ask that you please be mindful of the type of witness you bear if you count yourself among His representatives.

If you do and you are serious about what you’ve posted, consider that you dishonor Him by speaking to Lew anonymously about such matters.

May God’s grace be with you.

Stan

While Proverbs 6:30 does say: “Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;” which seems to be a direct referral to stealing Bibles, it is immediately followed by verse 31: “But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.”

Thus, as you’ve been found, it would be honorable for you to count the number of Bibles you’ve taken, find a local Gideon and restore unto them at least sevenfold, as God’s Word instructs.

God bless you as you honor HIM!

This is a great post on several levels. I love the line, “Of course the little Christ in me shouted yes.” I wish I could say, “Yes, I would give my Bible away.” I have done this before, and I would probably do it again. But, I can’t say that I always would. Because, like you said, sometimes the “old man” screams louder than the “little Christ”.

-Alan

This is a great post and very thought provoking. My husband and I have been discussing the same thing that you asked in the last sentence and I asked a question related to it on my blog this morning.

Thanks for posting your thoughts … they are edifying.

Blessings!!