NFL legend Mike Ditka was giving a news conference after being fired as the coach of the Chicago Bears in 1992 when he decided to quote the Bible--erroneously: "Scripture tells you that all things shall pass," a choked-up Ditka said. "This, too, shall pass."1

How often do you realize the Bible is being misquoted? Have you heard: "God helps those who help themselves"? Or, "Cleanliness is next to godliness"? Neither one of these bits of folk wisdom are found in Scripture. As biblical ignorance increases, phantom biblical phrases float around our culture. Will those words turn away the enemy of our souls? When Jesus faced Satan's temptations, he quoted Scripture (Luke 4:4, 8, 12).

Are you looking for strength to persevere through a tough situation in your life? It's tempting to grab on to short and tweet-worthy phrases instead of studying and memorizing the Bible. But taking time to establish a Bible-memory plan will ensure spiritual victory. Pray about memorizing Bible verses that will strengthen your weaknesses and help you overcome what is tempting you even now. Then put your Bible-memory plan into action!

religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/05/thats-not-in-the-bible (accessed 8/9/11).

courtesy of turning point ministries