07-25-2025 PART 2: Holding the Line: God's Word Needs No Edits

Section 1

Once the initial opening banter and station updates are set aside, the heart of the broadcast begins with a powerful dive into Deuteronomy 4. David Spoon emphasizes the importance of approaching Scripture not merely as text to read, but as divine breath to be heard. This isn’t just theology—it’s survival. The command is clear: listen to God's statutes and follow them. Doing so allows us to truly live, to enter into the blessings God has prepared, and to take possession of what He’s already set aside for us. Life, entry, and ownership—these are the promises attached to obedience, and each is connected by our willingness to listen and act.

Section 2

Next, David underscores a sobering command from Deuteronomy 4:2—do not add to or subtract from God’s Word. He points out that this pattern of tampering with divine instruction began as early as the Garden of Eden, when Satan twisted God's words. That same manipulation is alive today through political agendas and cultural revisionism that try to reshape Scripture for worldly goals. David makes it clear: God's Word doesn’t need updates, enhancements, or edits to keep up with modern sensibilities. It’s timeless and holy, and any distortion—whether through addition or subtraction—results in corruption. He echoes Revelation 22’s warning that adding to or removing from God’s Word invites severe consequences, including loss of eternal inheritance.

Section 3

David ties all of this together by reminding listeners that reverence for God's Word is not about being stiff or somber—it's about respecting divine authority. Laughter and lightness are not excluded, but they must not overshadow reverence. The Word of God is to be rightly divided and deeply honored. David warns against false gospels and deceptive teachings, including the Book of Mormon and apocryphal gospels, that seek to supplement or replace the truth. The Word of God stands complete and sufficient. As such, believers must be vigilant not only in guarding their doctrine but also in preserving the purity of the gospel for future generations. In short, Scripture doesn't need our help—it needs our submission.