Bible in the Bathroom

rosenherman · Sep 17, 2004

I used to read my bible in the bathroom, sitting on, well you get the picture.

I started thinking it was disrespectful of me to do that. So about 5 or 6 years ago, I stopped. Eventually, I got out of the habit of reading the bible at all.

In church on Sunday, the pastor was talking about how important it was to get into the Word and get the Word into us on a daily basis. And as an illustration he mentioned a discussion he had with someone who was very busy and had no time for bible reading. Pastor suggested rising earlier, the person answered "no, I can't do that, it'll wake the whole house." Then Pastor suggested going to bed a few minutes later, answer: "no can't do that, I fall asleep while I'm reading." Pastor then asked "When do you have free time?" The response was "in the bathroom". Pastor said "read it there".

Now, is that a message from God directly to me, or what? Our awesome miracle working God spent the time and energy to talk to me, directly!!

And, was the thought I had about it being disrespectful a thought planted by a demon masquerading as an "Angel of Light?"

Let me know what you think.

rogsr · Sep 17, 2004

Orthodox Jews use a special tool shaped like a little tiny hand on the end of a stick to help them follow along while they read scripture so that they do not defile the word of God. I wonder what they would think of reading scripture while pooping? In any event, I geuss as long as you don't feel that it is wrong and distasteful then read away. However, if I were in your shoes I would listen to the voice in my soul over my pastor. He who is enthroned in your soul trumps everybody when decisions like this need to be made. And I'm sure your pastor was just trying to make the point that reading scripture is absolutely vital in the life a Christian. But hey, if that's the only place where you can get some privacy with the Almighty....

Peace, and thanks for the interesting question-

bliz · Sep 17, 2004

I don't know how to break this to you, but God knows you use the bathroom.

Further, as a Christian, you are indwelled by God the Holy Spirit, so He goes in the bathroom with you. I have to think that you have prayed in the bathroom or thought about verses there or sung hymns and songs of praise while in the bathroom. I don't see that reading the Word is different.

Rafael · Sep 17, 2004

Martin Luther is reported to have had his revelation about faith and works while on the toilet in Wittenburg Germany as a monk. So, God isn't offended by such things as pee-pee do-do . It is greed, selfishness, pride and other such sins that are bad.

servant4ever · Sep 17, 2004

I don't see what is so wrong with reading God's word while in the bathroom. It's sure a lot better than other stuff that you can look at while in the bathroom. Is it bad to look at a magazine while in the bathroom? I do not think so.

servant4ever

daveleau · Sep 17, 2004

If we took the view that we should not read the Bible if we are in undesirable locations or settings, then we could really never read the Bible. The bathroom is offensive to us, but I do not think it is offensive to God. I read my Bible in the restroom because it is one of the few times I am in total seclusion. I don't see anything wrong with it, because a Bible is nothing more than a tool to get close to God. The only time I would think this would be wrong would be if you intended it to degrade the value of God's Word.

God bless,
Dave

MrsGnomeCrusher · Sep 17, 2004

I don't care God cares where you're reading it as long as you're reading it.

Hey, I understand, especially the ones with kids out there, take your peace and quiet where you can get it. Don't let it go to waste.

*no pun intended*

EmSchmem · Sep 17, 2004

LOL! ONe of our pastors often measures how long it will take to get through a certain passage he is teaching by how many trips to the bathroom it will take. Rumor has it he even has a Bible he keeps IN the bathroom. I have 4 so it would be easy for me to do this.

rosenherman · Sep 17, 2004

Thanks folks. Do you all think it was a demon trying to mislead me, to get me to not read the Word everyday, that got me thinking it was disrespectful?

I did go from everyday, to often, to occassional to way less than I should.

God is awesome in His love and care for us, is He not? Taking the time and trouble to straighten me out!

Hallelujah!!!

rogsr · Sep 17, 2004

I did go from everyday, to often, to occassional to way less than I should.

What are we talking about here Pooping or reading scripture?

fishstix · Sep 17, 2004

rosenherman said:
Thanks folks. Do you all think it was a demon trying to mislead me, to get me to not read the Word everyday, that got me thinking it was disrespectful?

Probably not. We can make poor decisions on our own without any help from demons.

CeCe · Sep 17, 2004

I have it with me on a regular basis. And sometimes the bathroom is the only room in the house that I know that I know that I know I won't have company or interruptions. LOL.

Nothing wrong with it at all.

Silent Enigma · Sep 17, 2004

rosenherman said:
Thanks folks. Do you all think it was a demon trying to mislead me, to get me to not read the Word everyday, that got me thinking it was disrespectful?

I don't know about this demon idea. People can guilt themselves into doing / not doing things based solely on the power of suggestion rather than on scripture and sound reason.

brinley45cal · Sep 17, 2004

rosenherman said:
I used to read my bible in the bathroom, sitting on, well you get the picture.

I started thinking it was disrespectful of me to do that. So about 5 or 6 years ago, I stopped. Eventually, I got out of the habit of reading the bible at all.

In church on Sunday, the pastor was talking about how important it was to get into the Word and get the Word into us on a daily basis. And as an illustration he mentioned a discussion he had with someone who was very busy and had no time for bible reading. Pastor suggested rising earlier, the person answered "no, I can't do that, it'll wake the whole house." Then Pastor suggested going to bed a few minutes later, answer: "no can't do that, I fall asleep while I'm reading." Pastor then asked "When do you have free time?" The response was "in the bathroom". Pastor said "read it there".

Now, is that a message from God directly to me, or what? Our awesome miracle working God spent the time and energy to talk to me, directly!!

And, was the thought I had about it being disrespectful a thought planted by a demon masquerading as an "Angel of Light?"

Let me know what you think.

I dont see a problem with it,i keep a bible in the bathroom,i like to call it the throne room.lol.I get some of my best revelations there,i have a bible in every room of my house,you know just for convenience sake.Theres nothing wrong with that,your reading it thats the most important thing,so go for it ,its ok.

wayfaring man · Sep 17, 2004

Greetings ,

Dangers of reading the Bible while on the toilet .

1. The Bible might get wet , or worse .

2. Squatting for long periods on the " can " has been linked to hemorrhoidal inflamation .

Dangers of not reading the Bible at all .

1. Spiritual starvation .

2. Increased vulnerability for being misled .

Evie · Sep 18, 2004

rosenherman said:
I used to read my bible in the bathroom, sitting on, well you get the picture.

I started thinking it was disrespectful of me to do that. So about 5 or 6 years ago, I stopped. Eventually, I got out of the habit of reading the bible at all.

In church on Sunday, the pastor was talking about how important it was to get into the Word and get the Word into us on a daily basis. And as an illustration he mentioned a discussion he had with someone who was very busy and had no time for bible reading. Pastor suggested rising earlier, the person answered "no, I can't do that, it'll wake the whole house." Then Pastor suggested going to bed a few minutes later, answer: "no can't do that, I fall asleep while I'm reading." Pastor then asked "When do you have free time?" The response was "in the bathroom". Pastor said "read it there".

Now, is that a message from God directly to me, or what? Our awesome miracle working God spent the time and energy to talk to me, directly!!

And, was the thought I had about it being disrespectful a thought planted by a demon masquerading as an "Angel of Light?"

Let me know what you think.

this subject caught my attention. What's wrong with it,God understands us,He made us. He made and created our bodies.When ya gotta go,ya gotta go. If reading in the washroom is your choice,than so be it. It's private and quiet,and having 2 children,I do not get to read only at night while they are sleeping.

Evie · Sep 18, 2004

brinley45cal said:
I dont see a problem with it,i keep a bible in the bathroom,i like to call it the throne room.lol.I get some of my best revelations there,i have a bible in every room of my house,you know just for convenience sake.Theres nothing wrong with that,your reading it thats the most important thing,so go for it ,its ok.

the throne room-too funny!

Evie · Sep 18, 2004

Evie said:
this subject caught my attention. What's wrong with it,God understands us,He made us. He made and created our bodies.When ya gotta go,ya gotta go. If reading in the washroom is your choice,than so be it. It's private and quiet,and having 2 children,I do not get to read only at night while they are sleeping.

um,I pray alot in the batroom,I even worship in there!

bubblegirl23 · Sep 18, 2004

I'll be honest and say I've read while brushing my teeth. I didn't see it as respectful, just that I didn't want to stop reading while cleaning my teeth. Maybe you could try that. Do your pooping, then read while cleaning your teeth. Take 20 minutes if you like - your teeth will shine!

When I poop I sing my favourite pop song. How ironic!

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LegomasterJC · Sep 18, 2004

heh. LOL. Read the Bible more. It may have been an evil spirit or it could be just your own mind. Either way. You know the truth now and I encourage you to keep reading even in the BR.

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