What is in a painting? What is in a Bible?

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   So whachathinkin bout today?   That is East Texan for what are your thoughts for the day?  Last night, at the end of Bible study a man walked in, call him Jeff P., and was looking at the paintings on the wall. Now, please understand that our church, Church Under A Bridge, has no building so we use a building close to a movie thearte and our local mall.
    Jeff walked in, was looking at the paintings, and we engaged in conversation.  When people look at different paintings different thoughts rush through their minds.  Example, a painting of a tree to one person may bring to mind a child hood memory; whereas, another may think of a vacation.
   When looking at an abstract painting different people see different meanings.  So, whether it be a simple painting, complex or abstract painting, people see and take away different things from that single object.
   How often do we do this with the Bible!  I may pick and choose verses that support my need, what "I" believe, that help ease my conscience.  The Bible is not a painting, where we can pick and choose different meanings.  21st century Christians water down God's word.  We allow other religions beliefs to taint our true word of God.  
   What do you see when you look at your Bible?  An old book, written by chauvinist men of ancient times that is not relevant to us today?  OR, a Bible, a guide book for life, not just life but everlasting life?
   Look at Ephesians 2:8-10

⁸ God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. ⁹ Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. ¹⁰ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
    Please read this scripture again, slowly, and think about what is being said.  Now back to Jeff P. and the paintings.  He admired the paintings, I introduced myself and our church, and asked about his church.  His response: "I am not a religious man." He views the world and life as we view paintings - different meanings.  My response was that we would pray for him and God would be on his heart. I ask that you pray for Jeff, pray for us all, that we follow God's word and do not just make them paintings where we can pick and choose our meaning.  Love you all.
   In Christ's Love and Grace
      Johnny