"All
Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16, 17 (NKJV)
Recently I was at the dentist having a cavity filled. Dental work is not something that people necessarily look forward to but when something needs to be done just putting dental work off is not a good idea. My dentist does a great job and I am always satisfied with the work that has been done. But after this recent visit I noticed that something was not quite right. The tooth that I had the work done on had a rough spot on it, a bump that needed to be smoothed down. While I might have been able to just ignore the bump it was better to have it taken care of so there were no further problems.
One aspect of the Christian life that people do not necessarily look forward to or get excited about is in the area of spiritual growth. Once we become a Christian and make the step to follow Jesus by receiving Him into our heart and life we start the process of spiritual growth. As we walk with God there may be some rough spots in our life, some bumps along the way that need to be dealt with so there are no further problems in the future. The way we take care of the bumps and smooth out the rough spots in our life is through the Word of God; God's Word is given to us to help us grow and develop spiritually.
Paul told Timothy that God's Word is profitable for our doctrine, for reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness; it is what we need to show us the right things to believe, to help us avoid error, to correct us, and to guide us in our life. The Word of God is necessary for us to live a successful Christian life because it will help us to grow and develop spiritual showing us the right and wrong in every aspect of our life. God's Word was given to us so we would be complete (mature) and equipped for all that God has called us to do; we need to let God's Word help us smooth out the rough spots in our life.
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16, 17 (NKJV)
Recently I was at the dentist having a cavity filled. Dental work is not something that people necessarily look forward to but when something needs to be done just putting dental work off is not a good idea. My dentist does a great job and I am always satisfied with the work that has been done. But after this recent visit I noticed that something was not quite right. The tooth that I had the work done on had a rough spot on it, a bump that needed to be smoothed down. While I might have been able to just ignore the bump it was better to have it taken care of so there were no further problems.
One aspect of the Christian life that people do not necessarily look forward to or get excited about is in the area of spiritual growth. Once we become a Christian and make the step to follow Jesus by receiving Him into our heart and life we start the process of spiritual growth. As we walk with God there may be some rough spots in our life, some bumps along the way that need to be dealt with so there are no further problems in the future. The way we take care of the bumps and smooth out the rough spots in our life is through the Word of God; God's Word is given to us to help us grow and develop spiritually.
Paul told Timothy that God's Word is profitable for our doctrine, for reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness; it is what we need to show us the right things to believe, to help us avoid error, to correct us, and to guide us in our life. The Word of God is necessary for us to live a successful Christian life because it will help us to grow and develop spiritual showing us the right and wrong in every aspect of our life. God's Word was given to us so we would be complete (mature) and equipped for all that God has called us to do; we need to let God's Word help us smooth out the rough spots in our life.
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