Scriptural Exegesis

Everything must be tempered because everything can become corrupt (everything created that is). This is especially true when it comes to the Bible. As a student of the Bible at an institution which stands by and for it, I am taught that the only way to preach is exegetically. A truth I do not negate. However, I was reading our Blessed Pope's book, Jesus of Nazareth, and came across his discussion on the 2nd temptation of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. He points out here that the Devil is using scripture against Jesus and then makes this quote,

"The fact is that scriptural exegesis can become a tool of the Antichrist."

Whereas I hope most would see the wisdom in this statement. It does serve as a warning for those of us who are trying to be faithful to the text. Who claim to preach the text and teach the text. We must have some theological framework in place before this exegesis can take place. Ultimately that framework derives from that same text it will be used to exegete. Moreover, one must consciously acknowledge this framework lest he fall into the errors of so many in the past. 

Pope Benedict illustrates this point well,

"The alleged findings of scholarly exegesis have been used to put together the most dreadful books that destroy the figure of Jesus and dismantle the faith."

I hope you do not want that said of your ministry, I know I sure don't! Exegete well my friends.