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I wonder if he gets upset with Borders for charging for their bibles. I have several bibles from several sources and every one of them cost either me or someone else money. Gideon is the only version I know of that is free and I don't feel comfortable removing them from the hotel rooms.
I paid for the "enhancements" in the bibles I own. That is why I have absolutely no problem paying for your electronic versions. At least with them I am assured of a quality experience. I think I have 7 of your products and thanks to the work you put into them bible study has never been so simple. I do a search on a verse and shortly I can compare the KJV (both vpl and paragraphed), WEB, NET, ASV, the Study Bible and the Henry's Commentaries. I change my primary dictionary to the encyclopedia and get some great depth to my studies. I also use Easton's for the same purpose.
Finally, I am guessing you aren't going to become wealthy from the sales of your products, so no - it's not "unbiblical" to charge for your enhancements that make reading and studying the bible so convenient. As for the reviewer's comment "It would be better there were NONE available yet than to charge because that would encourage all sorts of folk with the proper mindset to leap into action"- bunk. I imagine that there were the same sort of mindsets against Gutenberg when he started selling his copies of the first mass produced bibles.
If my spending 5 bucks will help you to continue your fine work then it is money well spent. Thank you for your efforts.
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