The Bible is not a collection of vignettes and tidbits from which to derive mottos, motivational sayings, and nice stories that help us feel good about ourselves. The Bible is the story of God’s creative plan and the redemption of His people. To remove bits and pieces of scripture from the context of God’s plan of creation and redemption is to do violence to the text and a great disservice to the risen King of Kings and Lord of Lords. – Anonymous