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The story is told of a young man defending his doctoral dissertation before a panel of academicians. When reprimanded for the number of allusions he had made to hearsay evidence, and challenged on the weakness of such a defense, he facetiously said, “Just because something is written does not make it any more certain, does it?” The chairperson had a brilliant comeback. “All right then, I just want you to know that we will be granting you the degree, but it will not be in writing. You can just take our word for it.” The candidate quickly complied with the documentary demand.

Dr. Ravi Zacharias...from Let My People Think.

lol. Great example of the authority vested in the written word.

And Dr. Zacharias' title, "Let My People Think" is terrific. God intends us to use our "renewed" minds to understand Him according to the written words of Scripture. Not through the carnal senses, but through the mind we know Him, as taught to us by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

"And be renewed in the spirit of your mind" -- Ephesians 4:23

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." -- Romans 12:2

I thought the story brought the point home very well.

I enjoy Dr.Zacharia very much...his testimony is quite amazing as well. I have listened to him throughout the years as he does have a way of answering questions and clarifying the difficult ones. He speaks often at Universities and it’s a joy hearing him answer questions from the students.