[MeOnTheBeach]

If that's NOT what you're saying, can you explain what you mean?

Yes, thank you for asking.

My meaning of scripture is the instruction given directly from God through a prophet to man.

In my meaning, it is not just what's contained within the cover, it has an exact origin and purpose.

And very importantly it is binding upon man.

So Proverbs may have wise words and no doubt good words. But they are not binding on me. I will not be held accountable for following them at the judgement. Where as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John contain the commandments of Jesus and are binding on me.

I hope I articulated my thoughts clearly.

[Mrs. Don-o]

OK, now I understand what you're getting at.

I think you have a good point there, but it's an unusual way to define the word "Scripture." I suspect you'd have to explain your re-definition every time you use it. Which is OK if you want to do that. Bless you.