Far to many Christians out there who disagree with things written in the bible try to twist it, say the meaning was lost in translation or say it does not fit the circumstances there in. I think were all guilty of it.If the Bible says something and we disagree with it there is one clear answer, we need to change because we are wrong.  The bible is the truth, always.  If the bible says you should not have sex before marriage – then you should not have sex before marriage.  I for one am living in the consequences of this sin right now.

It is not for us to decide whats right and whats wrong in the bible – its up to God.  If its in the bible, its pretty clear God wants it there as its his word.  Christians and even pastors often twist scripture or say that specific scriptures don’t apply in these circumstances in order to justify the sin that they are doing.  We all do it, and we all need to stop doing it.

I have had a reader write in asking what is the best bible translation for a reader with a cognitive impairment.  In my opinion there is only good answer.The answer is clearly The Message (MSG).  The Message translation of the bible reads much like a book that was written for today’s world and even I often look at The Message to get a better grasp of what is happening in parts of the bible.  Copies of The Message can be bought quite cheaply online and would make an excellent gift for anyone with a cognitive impairment.

Please don’t just give them a bible and forget them, remember people with disabilities are often isolated and lonely – but they do desire friendship and fellowship like any other person.  So also try and make friends with the disabled at church, just like you would any other brother or sister in Christ.

Are there any other translations you would recommend for people with cognitive impairments?