It’s Good for Me

Scripture:
“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Observation:
ALL scripture, every single word, is the inspired word of God. Knowing this truth gives confidence in the word of God – confidence that His word is perfect and infallible, and is applicable to every area of my life including teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. This verse also clearly teaches that it is through the word and the study of it that I can be equipped for every good work.

Application:
Another version says that all scripture is “profitable” – in other words – it is good for me. It fills my mind with truth that is absolute, it helps me to see when I have done wrong and how to correct my ways, and it tells me how to live a righteous life. It does all this so to make me thoroughly equipped or complete. It transforms my mind as I grow in deeper levels of understanding. Just as Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove God’s will, His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Prayer:
“How I long to learn more of Your word oh Lord! I yearn for a deep understanding and knowledge of Your word. Transform me by the renewing of my mind. I want to have Your thoughts at the forefront of my mind and heart. I desire to be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work that You have in store for me. Your word is perfect. Your word is reliable. Your word is living and active. Your word is life for me – I will wither away if I neglect it, but I will bloom when I dwell in it. Thank You for Your word oh God. It is more precious than gold” – “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.”

— Jason Elam, worship pastor, Clinton campus