I have been enjoying, if that is the right word, the biographical talks given by John Piper. Today, I was listening to the talk on William Tyndale. During his day, it was illegal to have any form of the Bible in English. Seven people were burned alive for teaching their children the Lord's Prayer in English. More would be martyred. Tyndale eventually was strangled and then burned at the stake for his translating the Bible into English. I ask myself - is my Bible worth that much to me? Do I realize the preciousness of the word of God? Martyrs' blood was spilt so I can read my Bible every day. Do I appreciate that? Do I appreciate the privilege of being able to read the Word and have the Holy Spirit illuminate it to me revealing Jesus Christ? Hearing about how Tyndale and the saints suffered for the Lord puts things into perspective. I should have nothing to complain about. God in His sovereign will saw fit to allow Tyndale and these brethren to give their lives for His sake. ...