.....”no one else attending brought a Bible”.....
That’s like going to a Military Instruction class without your book. Better.. who goes to war without their “sword”?
I know my own weapon very well, why would I want to use someone elses “sword” even if provided? But If I didn’t have one I’d use theirs.
You know it!
Also, how do you know if the pastor has it right without looking it up for yourself.