I never comment on YT videos but I had to say thank you for this video. I spent all year trying to find & decorate a perfect bible to use. Spent so much money that I really didn't have on bibles, bible cases, notebooks, study guides, pens, etc. Then I wanted to make a prayer bible because that was the thing everyone else was doing, and I ended up never diving into scripture like I wanted. I wasted so much time and energy on a never-ending project instead of just opening the bible and reading. Jesus called the apostles where they were in life. He didn't expect them to clean themselves up before following Him. He just wanted them to follow Him. While bible journaling can be beautiful and beneficial to some, it can also be a distraction and something that keeps you from Jesus if you're not careful. It can make you feel like you need all these things to properly read and experience God's word. While all the extra stuff is fun and beautiful, it isn't necessary. My intentions were good, I wanted to do bible study/journaling right, but I definitely fell into the perfection trap this year and let it keep me from focusing on what is most important - Jesus.
You just described my last two years. I have adult adhd and autism. I constantly hyperfixate on things, and I've been stuck looking for my perfect bible, perfect bible study, watching videos. Your bravery and conviction and openness has truly helped me. The Lord has been trying to break this for a long time. I knew this was important for me to watch because I almost avoided clicking on it on purpose and that's how I know. When I catch myself or have that second thought or have the immediate impression to avoid things because I'm uncomfortable (in this context), that's typically how I know I need to do it/God has a convicting word for me. Thank you for helping me listen to our God and you have such a gentleness and compassion while you speak so lovingly to us. You brought me tears and in such a gracious way allowed me to empathize and relate to someone in a deeply similar way and God knows that's about the only way to reach me. I've even sought out Bibles that I don't initially like because one day I looked at it again and decided I wanted it, thats so hard to admit. (On another note. The Jesus Bible print thing, I cannot read t either and makes me sad! I would truly choose this one (grey artist one) for my primary reading bible, but my poor eyesight. I am not trying to take away from your actual point but
Very brave of you to share these struggles. I am about to read thru the Bible for the first time this year and making plans for next year. It really is intimidating to see all of the UA-cam videos on complicated journaling, notebooks, prayer bibles, expensive multi-book bible studies, reading plans, scripture writing, SOAP, inductive, SPECTRUM, SHEMA, and other study methods not to mention all of the folks who have materials, books with coordinating guides, classes, workshops, Patreon channels that you can end up spending a fortune on and a ton of time. I had two old KJV bibles that are so hard to read that I bought an ESV study bible to use with the Heart Dive channel. Anyway, now it’s so heavy that I bought a She Reads Truth just for something to read and carry. I also bought a used Archaeological Study bible so now I feel like I have the translations I want and a good coverage for study. I’m done for a while but it is fun to shop and dream. I just don’t pull the trigger😎
You brought up such an excellent point. The vloggers that have all the bells and whistles.....like that's great, but how in depth are they truly studying?
I can relate to this so much! I did all the things!! Buying and buying.. not just bibles but supplies ( pens, journals, highlighters etc). I started out with 1! Ended up with 10 bibles & several commentary books & multiple sets of highlighters.. Only was using one Bible, one set of highlighters & commentary. I got overwhelmed so fast I was too distracted by all the things. I sat down one day put the Bible’s on the table and picked what I enjoyed. I immediately got rid of several I didn’t use. 3 months later I did the same thing, however these are in another room. If I don’t reach for them in 3 months they will be donated. I went through all my supplies as well. I also am thinking of taking all the Bible related content out of my Amazon so I’m not tempted to click and buy! I asked for 1 commentary book for Christmas(I’ve wanted it for over a year). In 2025 I’m feeling like I’m supposed to rest in his word! I’m supposed to go slow, back to basics! I follow a pastor that goes Vers by Vers through the entire Bible. I watch 1 -2 video a day. I’m using my commentary after words and getting so much information. I’m really enjoying my time with God! GODS the shining light of the Bible. NOT the brown amazon package on the porch. I’m also decluttering my house in 2025! Why do we idolize THINGS!? We should be idolizing The Father the way we do these packages! It’s so hard to understand if you don’t have these issues as described in the video! I can’t wait for a part 2! This video is a true blessing!! ❤✝️
Thank you so much for this Charlene ❤️ This video is so needed in the UA-cam and social media culture that teaches us we NEED… the latest piece of technology, the fanciest Bible, the trending devotional, etc. I have been in your shoes making excuses for myself when buying excessive amounts of devotionals, bibles, studies… thinking that since it’s for my spiritual walk with God it’s ok to buy in excess. I am challenging myself for 2025 not to buy anymore bibles, devotionals, and anything else that is not a necessity.
I have always collected books. I may regret buying a cookbook, quilting book, or pattern-but never a Bible. I am glad you are facing the real reason you have been buying Bibles. I had to face 25 years of purchases when I moved last spring and downsized. I do think more about purchases of all kinds now, just to be a better steward of the time, money, and living space God has given me.
Thank you for speaking on this. I’m glad more Christian content creators are speaking more on this. It’s a big deal. An idol can be anything even good things! In my opinion and enemy knows our weaknesses and beautiful bibles sell and get us off course. Also always seeking knowledge by buying more commentaries or study bibles is an idol too. It’s not about knowledge it’s about relationship with Jesus 😊 I hope more content creators wake up about this issue
This video is vital I’m learning to slow down with buying bibles, I will say I still purchase books to help me study the Bible. In 2023 and 2024 alone I can say I purchased between 15+ bibles most were from eBay but I realized how irresponsible I am with my finances. A couple of months ago I purchased a KJV Life Application Study Bible and due to my vision problems I have to get the Large Print Edition which was $50 and unfortunately I ruined it by tabbing it, trying to remove the tabs caused most of the pages to be torn so now I have to fix it and give it away once I purchase my new one I won’t be buying too many more bibles. I’m so thankful you were open and honest about an issue most of us Christian’s are too afraid to admit I had to limit watching certain content creators because of this.
This was a message for me! Im the same way ive just bought 2 study bibles just last night and 1 study bible & 3 bibles weeks ago. I now have about 14 total bibles now since i started my journey 1 year ago. And honestly my 2 basic bibles got the most of my time of all. The study bibles, journal bibles, or study bibles havent gotten the love like the 2 i had first bought which were basic kjv and nkjv no bells or whistles. Even my kids have started to tell me i have a problem. I thougth i was a good thing because i quit smoking and drinking after coming to God.
I do agree that Bible collecting can turn into idol worship. It's sucks tho, because on UA-cam, there are so many good and cute videos about Bibles. It just makes you want to buy everything you see featured. Social Media is definitely a big influence on having a Bible addiction. I only have two Bibles, but the holiday sales are *calling* me to buy 10 more Bibles. I have plans for the Bibles, but have no time. So, the Bibles would be sitting in a box collecting dust. I don't know if it's greed or the great desire to constantly have something new appearing at your door step. I haven't even completed my current Bible project, yet I want a whole table full of new Bibles. I will not give in my cravings. Instead I'm going to focus on finishing my current project, and THEN buy a new Bible.
Yes this. Even when Bible reviewers say you don't have to buy what they are reviewing, well the whole point of reviewing is for the product to be sold/bought. I had to unsubscribe to a few channels to not be tempted.
You are not alone! Everything thing you described as far as the feelings of having something coming. I have so many Bibles and I don’t need to buy another one, but like you said it’s something about the rush you get when you know you have something coming in the mail. I also talked to my therapist about it. I too suffer from depression and anxiety as well as ADD. I told myself I will not buy another Bible in 2025 and I pray I will be able to do so. Thank You for this video. Very eye opening and needed 🙏🏽.
Great video. I’m guilty of this. There’s another channel called lovethatchangedme. She talks about the same issue. Between your video and her video God is convicting me. But I never saw it as coveting or idolatry until you mentioned it. Thank you for sharing this and for this video
Many people have different reasons for buying Bibles and collecting them not just to have as a collection per say, maybe got a calling from God to give the Bible away to someone who doesn’t have one and etc!
I’ve been purchasing so many bibles in the last 3 months. I buy high lighters, prayer cards, note books, and I can’t stop myself. Where is my self control.
Thank you for sharing. I think I may have an addiction to book related items, especially if its Jane Austen related merchandise. I honestly don't know how it why. I guess because the books I buy are safe and not trashy I just don't know. I love to read but of course my Bible is more important. Anyway, I could use prayer in that area. Thank you sister.
I appreciate your honest video I been holding back because I know all this bibles review are so beautiful I don’t have one but hopefully soon stay bless 🎀
Loved your video sweetheart ❤ May God bless you and keep you… I speak Spanish but you are a blessing to me because I am also a Christian… (I love the term “believer”)
Did you say ‘Anything that has been associated with Zacharius has been removed’? Could you go a bit deeper into this and why, if you have the time? This is something I’m definitely unaware of. Thank you so much. Also, thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable in sharing your story here. I can relate ALL too well. And about 7 years ago, my addiction in seeking and purchasing Bibles in search of the ‘perfect’ one was fed by the fact that my daughter worked at Ollie’s in the book department and would give me her 20% discount. 🙆🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I see the problem in my life and have made the decision for 2025 to pick one main bible and use different translations that I have to really study and meditate on scriptures I’ve also separated new bibles to gift them to my local church book bin❤❤❤ I really desire to be pleasing in the Fathers sight 😊
What if you don’t feel any excitement when you purchase something new? I know that I’m filling an avoid. I do have a relationship with God. But I just feel so empty inside. I’m 61 years old. I also feel that I’m going through postmenopausal depression. I’ve never really been a person that buys Bible, quite the opposite, until I discovered creating a prayer Bible. Now I just think that Bible are so… beautiful. I recently purchased two from the friends of the public library. Purchased from their vintage section, and on the last day of their book sale everything was half price, so they were not more than $6 each. Thank you for taking about this 🙏
I never comment on YT videos but I had to say thank you for this video. I spent all year trying to find & decorate a perfect bible to use. Spent so much money that I really didn't have on bibles, bible cases, notebooks, study guides, pens, etc. Then I wanted to make a prayer bible because that was the thing everyone else was doing, and I ended up never diving into scripture like I wanted. I wasted so much time and energy on a never-ending project instead of just opening the bible and reading. Jesus called the apostles where they were in life. He didn't expect them to clean themselves up before following Him. He just wanted them to follow Him. While bible journaling can be beautiful and beneficial to some, it can also be a distraction and something that keeps you from Jesus if you're not careful. It can make you feel like you need all these things to properly read and experience God's word. While all the extra stuff is fun and beautiful, it isn't necessary. My intentions were good, I wanted to do bible study/journaling right, but I definitely fell into the perfection trap this year and let it keep me from focusing on what is most important - Jesus.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I know for me my weakness are Bible review vloggers.
You just described my last two years. I have adult adhd and autism. I constantly hyperfixate on things, and I've been stuck looking for my perfect bible, perfect bible study, watching videos. Your bravery and conviction and openness has truly helped me. The Lord has been trying to break this for a long time. I knew this was important for me to watch because I almost avoided clicking on it on purpose and that's how I know. When I catch myself or have that second thought or have the immediate impression to avoid things because I'm uncomfortable (in this context), that's typically how I know I need to do it/God has a convicting word for me. Thank you for helping me listen to our God and you have such a gentleness and compassion while you speak so lovingly to us. You brought me tears and in such a gracious way allowed me to empathize and relate to someone in a deeply similar way and God knows that's about the only way to reach me.
I've even sought out Bibles that I don't initially like because one day I looked at it again and decided I wanted it, thats so hard to admit.
(On another note. The Jesus Bible print thing, I cannot read t either and makes me sad! I would truly choose this one (grey artist one) for my primary reading bible, but my poor eyesight. I am not trying to take away from your actual point but
This is so timely! The Holy Spirit is certainly speaking through you to me! Praise Jesus & amen!
Very brave of you to share these struggles. I am about to read thru the Bible for the first time this year and making plans for next year. It really is intimidating to see all of the UA-cam videos on complicated journaling, notebooks, prayer bibles, expensive multi-book bible studies, reading plans, scripture writing, SOAP, inductive, SPECTRUM, SHEMA, and other study methods not to mention all of the folks who have materials, books with coordinating guides, classes, workshops, Patreon channels that you can end up spending a fortune on and a ton of time. I had two old KJV bibles that are so hard to read that I bought an ESV study bible to use with the Heart Dive channel. Anyway, now it’s so heavy that I bought a She Reads Truth just for something to read and carry. I also bought a used Archaeological Study bible so now I feel like I have the translations I want and a good coverage for study. I’m done for a while but it is fun to shop and dream. I just don’t pull the trigger😎
You brought up such an excellent point. The vloggers that have all the bells and whistles.....like that's great, but how in depth are they truly studying?
I can relate to this so much! I did all the things!! Buying and buying.. not just bibles but supplies ( pens, journals, highlighters etc). I started out with 1! Ended up with 10 bibles & several commentary books & multiple sets of highlighters.. Only was using one Bible, one set of highlighters & commentary. I got overwhelmed so fast I was too distracted by all the things. I sat down one day put the Bible’s on the table and picked what I enjoyed. I immediately got rid of several I didn’t use. 3 months later I did the same thing, however these are in another room. If I don’t reach for them in 3 months they will be donated. I went through all my supplies as well. I also am thinking of taking all the Bible related content out of my Amazon so I’m not tempted to click and buy! I asked for 1 commentary book for Christmas(I’ve wanted it for over a year). In 2025 I’m feeling like I’m supposed to rest in his word! I’m supposed to go slow, back to basics! I follow a pastor that goes Vers by Vers through the entire Bible. I watch 1 -2 video a day. I’m using my commentary after words and getting so much information. I’m really enjoying my time with God! GODS the shining light of the Bible. NOT the brown amazon package on the porch. I’m also decluttering my house in 2025! Why do we idolize THINGS!? We should be idolizing The Father the way we do these packages! It’s so hard to understand if you don’t have these issues as described in the video! I can’t wait for a part 2! This video is a true blessing!! ❤✝️
Thank you so much for this Charlene ❤️ This video is so needed in the UA-cam and social media culture that teaches us we NEED… the latest piece of technology, the fanciest Bible, the trending devotional, etc. I have been in your shoes making excuses for myself when buying excessive amounts of devotionals, bibles, studies… thinking that since it’s for my spiritual walk with God it’s ok to buy in excess. I am challenging myself for 2025 not to buy anymore bibles, devotionals, and anything else that is not a necessity.
Love this challenge/goal for 2025. Count me in.
I have always collected books. I may regret buying a cookbook, quilting book, or pattern-but never a Bible. I am glad you are facing the real reason you have been buying Bibles. I had to face 25 years of purchases when I moved last spring and downsized. I do think more about purchases of all kinds now, just to be a better steward of the time, money, and living space God has given me.
Thank you for speaking on this. I’m glad more Christian content creators are speaking more on this. It’s a big deal. An idol can be anything even good things! In my opinion and enemy knows our weaknesses and beautiful bibles sell and get us off course. Also always seeking knowledge by buying more commentaries or study bibles is an idol too. It’s not about knowledge it’s about relationship with Jesus 😊 I hope more content creators wake up about this issue
So true!!
This video is vital I’m learning to slow down with buying bibles, I will say I still purchase books to help me study the Bible. In 2023 and 2024 alone I can say I purchased between 15+ bibles most were from eBay but I realized how irresponsible I am with my finances.
A couple of months ago I purchased a KJV Life Application Study Bible and due to my vision problems I have to get the Large Print Edition which was $50 and unfortunately I ruined it by tabbing it, trying to remove the tabs caused most of the pages to be torn so now I have to fix it and give it away once I purchase my new one I won’t be buying too many more bibles.
I’m so thankful you were open and honest about an issue most of us Christian’s are too afraid to admit I had to limit watching certain content creators because of this.
Yep I found myself buying a lot of Bibles as well. I still have bibles saved on my wish list.
This was God ordained. This is me! I’ve known something wasn’t right with all my buying. You hit it! THANK YOU.
This was a message for me! Im the same way ive just bought 2 study bibles just last night and 1 study bible & 3 bibles weeks ago. I now have about 14 total bibles now since i started my journey 1 year ago. And honestly my 2 basic bibles got the most of my time of all. The study bibles, journal bibles, or study bibles havent gotten the love like the 2 i had first bought which were basic kjv and nkjv no bells or whistles. Even my kids have started to tell me i have a problem. I thougth i was a good thing because i quit smoking and drinking after coming to God.
Congrats on quitting smoking and drinking. 😊
Love you for talking about this. It's a topic within Christianity that needs to be talked about more. Because it's a Bible it's given a pass.
I do agree that Bible collecting can turn into idol worship. It's sucks tho, because on UA-cam, there are so many good and cute videos about Bibles. It just makes you want to buy everything you see featured. Social Media is definitely a big influence on having a Bible addiction.
I only have two Bibles, but the holiday sales are *calling* me to buy 10 more Bibles. I have plans for the Bibles, but have no time. So, the Bibles would be sitting in a box collecting dust. I don't know if it's greed or the great desire to constantly have something new appearing at your door step. I haven't even completed my current Bible project, yet I want a whole table full of new Bibles. I will not give in my cravings. Instead I'm going to focus on finishing my current project, and THEN buy a new Bible.
Yes this. Even when Bible reviewers say you don't have to buy what they are reviewing, well the whole point of reviewing is for the product to be sold/bought. I had to unsubscribe to a few channels to not be tempted.
Very honest from you.
Wise words. Thank you.
Thank you for this video….. it was so helpful and very eye opening. I’m struggling with this and it’s nice to know I’m not alone.
You are not alone. There are so many of us.
I still use the study bible I won on your channel
You are not alone! Everything thing you described as far as the feelings of having something coming. I have so many Bibles and I don’t need to buy another one, but like you said it’s something about the rush you get when you know you have something coming in the mail. I also talked to my therapist about it. I too suffer from depression and anxiety as well as ADD. I told myself I will not buy another Bible in 2025 and I pray I will be able to do so. Thank You for this video. Very eye opening and needed 🙏🏽.
Great video. I’m guilty of this. There’s another channel called lovethatchangedme. She talks about the same issue. Between your video and her video God is convicting me. But I never saw it as coveting or idolatry until you mentioned it. Thank you for sharing this and for this video
@@maryellenburk9619 thank you! I will check out her channel too! Thank you for mentioning it. You are most welcome 🤗 💜
Oh I follow that same vlogger. She did recently talk about Bible addiction.
Many people have different reasons for buying Bibles and collecting them not just to have as a collection per say, maybe got a calling from God to give the Bible away to someone who doesn’t have one and etc!
This really makes me think about this issue .so thank you . The struggle is real
I’ve been purchasing so many bibles in the last 3 months. I buy high lighters, prayer cards, note books, and I can’t stop myself. Where is my self control.
Thank you for sharing. I think I may have an addiction to book related items, especially if its Jane Austen related merchandise. I honestly don't know how it why. I guess because the books I buy are safe and not trashy I just don't know. I love to read but of course my Bible is more important. Anyway, I could use prayer in that area. Thank you sister.
I appreciate your honest video I been holding back because I know all this bibles review are so beautiful I don’t have one but hopefully soon stay bless 🎀
This is soo true. I found this for myself as well.
@@RachelSemeson 💜
I have soooooo many. Even double and triples.
Helpful and a blessing. Thank you
I got diagnosed with religious OCD. Collecting Bibles constantly is under that which I didn't realize till a religious OCD coach told me.
Loved your video sweetheart ❤ May God bless you and keep you… I speak Spanish but you are a blessing to me because I am also a Christian… (I love the term “believer”)
I wanted a bunch of bibles but I found my perfect Bible now I don’t need any more. I don’t have the money or space for many bibles
Did you say ‘Anything that has been associated with Zacharius has been removed’? Could you go a bit deeper into this and why, if you have the time? This is something I’m definitely unaware of. Thank you so much. Also, thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable in sharing your story here. I can relate ALL too well. And about 7 years ago, my addiction in seeking and purchasing Bibles in search of the ‘perfect’ one was fed by the fact that my daughter worked at Ollie’s in the book department and would give me her 20% discount. 🙆🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I see the problem in my life and have made the decision for 2025 to pick one main bible and use different translations that I have to really study and meditate on scriptures I’ve also separated new bibles to gift them to my local church book bin❤❤❤ I really desire to be pleasing in the Fathers sight 😊
What if you don’t feel any excitement when you purchase something new? I know that I’m filling an avoid. I do have a relationship with God. But I just feel so empty inside. I’m 61 years old. I also feel that I’m going through postmenopausal depression. I’ve never really been a person that buys Bible, quite the opposite, until I discovered creating a prayer Bible. Now I just think that Bible are so… beautiful. I recently purchased two from the friends of the public library. Purchased from their vintage section, and on the last day of their book sale everything was half price, so they were not more than $6 each. Thank you for taking about this 🙏
Whose contributions were removed from The Jesus Bible?