The Anagram is a curious thing. Originated by the ancient Greeks, they were an attempt to find hidden or mystical meaning of words. They can take the form of commentary, definition, satire or a parody. From my perspective, what they really do is to reveal the attitude of the person making the Anagram.
For many, there are a game, a challenge or a veiled way to criticize without suffering the consequences of their actions. Although Anagrams can be humorous, they also can twist truth and do much harm.
When I think of twisting truth, I think of Satan’s attempt to influence Jesus by twisting what God had said.
Matthew 4 ( World English Bible )
3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But he answered, "“It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”"Deuteronomy 8:3
5 Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple,
6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you.’ and,
‘On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’”Psalm 91:11-12
7 Jesus said to him, "“Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’”"Deuteronomy 6:16
8 Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.
9 He said to him, “I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, "“Get behind me," * "Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’”" Deuteronomy 6:13
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.
Jesus answered Satan with God’s word; he didn’t change it or misuse it in any way. All of us should do the same. What God has said, God HAS SAID and that settles it. Be very careful how you use The Word of God, for what God has said carries with it all the importance of God, HIMSELF!
The last chapter of the last book of the Bible says this…
Revelation 22 ( WEB )
18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.
19 If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree * of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.
Don’t change God’s word in any way, for you can’t out-think The Creator of the Universe!
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