Many people refer to the Bible as a sacred book. It is the very word of God spoken to the people through many generations.

Christians refer to the Bible as a living book because it contains messages that can be applied from the most basic to the most intricate events of human life.

Pope Francis mentioned in the preface of YouCat Bible that the Bible is something divine. He also added that it is a book through which God speaks.

The Bible is something that Christians can turn to in times of joy, trouble, success, sadness and failure. An everyday habit of reading the Holy Scriptures can rejuvenate the spirit of someone who is hopeless or downtrodden.

The Bible is described as "the sword of the Spirit" in Ephesians 6:17 and "sharper than any two-edged sword" in Hebrews 4:12.

The Scriptures can either repair or destruct. It can be an effective weapon for personal and spiritual battles. But if the Bible is misused, just like a sword that is handled sloppily, it can cause danger and conflict.

Some Christians make the mistakes of misusing the Scriptures to manipulate, condemn, judge, and mislead others, and to run away from responsibility. Another common mistake is trying to explain it literally.

According to Institute for Creation Research, "Cults and heretics distort and supplement the Scriptures, but still deadlier are the liberals who try to explain away the Scriptures (Revelation 22:19). 'If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life.'"

There are some passages in the Bible that are often misunderstood, thus, misused. Christianity Today gives some examples of frequently misused and misunderstood verses:

"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son (John 14:13)."

Some people think that God is like a genie in the bottle who grants every wish, but God is not like that. People tend to pray for selfish motives without knowing if it is the best for them. They expect that if they pray hard enough, God will give them what they want. God grants prayers according to His will.

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)."

This passage is often misunderstood as a promise of victory. However, the truth in this passage is that Jesus gives someone the strength of God to face any situation, be it victory or defeat.

"For I know the plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29:11-13)."

People think that the "plans" referred to in this passage is the destiny here on earth. However, that is not what God really means; God's plan for His people is the promise of an eternal life.