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Discover how the right use of Scripture can lead to wisdom, discernment, and spiritual nourishment. Learn to maintain a strong spiritual life, be sure of truth, and avoid sin by delving into the Word of God.
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The Right Use of Scripture To Learn
Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 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.
The Right Use of Scripture To Learn (Prov. 2:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:14-17) To Maintain Spiritual Life (Matt. 4:4; Job 23:12)
Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'"
Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food.
The Right Use of Scripture To Learn (Prov. 2:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:14-17) To Maintain Spiritual Life (Matt. 4:4; Job 23:12) To Be Sure of Truth (1 Pet. 4:11; Acts 17:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22)
1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.
1 Thess. 5:21-22 Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.
The Right Use of Scripture To Learn (Prov. 2:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:14-17) To Maintain Spiritual Life (Matt. 4:4; Job 23:12) To Be Sure of Truth (1 Pet. 4:11; Acts 17:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22) To Avoid Sin (Psa. 119:11; John 17:17; 1 Cor. 15:34; 1 John 2:1)
Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!
John 17:17 "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth."
1 Corinthians 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.
1 John 2:1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
The Right Use of Scripture To Learn (Prov. 2:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:14-17) To Maintain Spiritual Life (Matt. 4:4; Job 23:12) To Be Sure of Truth (1 Pet. 4:11; Acts 17:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22) To Avoid Sin (Psa. 119:11; John 17:17; 1 Cor. 15:34; 1 John 2:1) To Come to Christ (John 5:38-39)
John 5:38-39 "But you do not have His word abiding in you, because whom He sent, Him you do not believe. You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me."