The importance of Insight 

Here is a true story gleaned from watching TV.

In one scene of this show, after participating in a brutal murder, the characters required a ‘cleaner’  – to get rid of the evidence.

An accomplice told the murders that he knew a guy named ‘Bachman’ who would do the cleaning.

I was delighted to see that this “cleaner named Bachman” was portrayed by the author Stephen King.  I admired how cleverly that allusionAn allusion is a literary device where a writer or artist m… was inserted by the scriptwriters and wondered how many other viewers recognized it. 

How many people know that Stephen King used to write under the pseudonym Richard Bachman? Among his fans it’s common knowledge, but to anyone else the reference probably went without notice.

Many viewers may not have even recognized Stephen King, the author, as the actor portraying the character Bachman. But would that even be considered acting? Pretending to be someone else who you really pretended to be previously. That’s awesome.

I don’t think anyone would call this a false connection or apopheniaApophenia is the term used for the tendency to perceive mea….

I was able to see these connections, because of prior exposure.

The reference wasn’t accidental. It was purposely placed to be seen with the knowledge that only a few would notice it.

Consider how many other situations where this could be true.
How many writers insert allusionsAn allusion is a literary device where a writer or artist m… that only a few will recognize and connect with?

How many these references slip past us every day because we didn’t have the prior knowledge to recognize them?

Could it be possible that the writers of the Bible (and every other ancient wisdom text) were masters of this hidden reference allusionAn allusion is a literary device where a writer or artist m… technique?

Of course they were.

What makes the difference between success and failure is whether you’re excited or frustrated by the hidden references.

I’ve learned never to argue these points with those who resist the process of learning, as with the TV script writer, some references are for the benefit of a select few. 

It’s important to have a wide and varied understanding of any material if you’re to master it.

The Point of the Bible is never Seen until it can be Felt.

Some people use the Bible like Edward Scissorhands and others use it more like Freddy Kruger. One creates beauty, while the other creates nightmares.

In our Laboratory of Thought Experiments and Imaginative Comparisons, the experience of the Bible is studied from different viewpoints. 

• As a lawbook, almanac, instruction manual, the living story and a “book of pra’fits”.
• Tales about others, real or imagined, from long ago. 
• Allegories to use as templates to guide your life.
• A biography of a higher life existence.
• An allusionAn allusion is a literary device where a writer or artist m… to natural phenomena. 
• A psychology book, sociology book and a detailed self help guide.
• The Greatest story ever told.
• The Logos of the omnipotent mind.
• Disjointed parables for mind control.

Believe it or not each of these interpretations is valid.

 
The Bible is like the Sun – the viewer’s location and timing will determine the point of view.  

As our locations (mindsets) transformed, so does our view.

So for those who worry that I may be attempting to twist the Holy Word for nefarious uses, please rest easy.   

The Word can not be diminished to fit human limited understanding, we can only grow into its infinite understanding. 

This is beyond religious doctrine, proselytizing, defense or faux piety – we’re simply unashamed of the knowledge the Bible provides for daily living and prosperity.