2 Corinthians 3:2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

2 Corinthians 3:2 loving called the address by those of us who are chosen to teach the Word of God. If you were so fortunate to view the original letter you would find raw text, no chapter and verse would be indicated. The inclusion of chapter and verse was for the sole purpose of navigation. We often include the address in teachings so that the listener may return to the subject matter and study it in more depth.

I made a comment to my associate pastor yesterday that I had to reread scriptures to reinforce my memory as to the location and accuracy of the text. His response was profound and inspired this article.

“It is harder to get them written on the heart.”

When Paul wrote his letters to the churches do you think he had any idea that those words would be canonized? I don’t think so. Paul’s vision might have looked more like 2 Cor. 3:2, that believers would become living epistles. What would the address be for scripture written on your heart? It isn’t like anyone could look into your heart to read them. Those words would be worked out in what you say and what you do.

“be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only”

Do you really need the address?