All
Scripture Is Inspired By God
2 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 16 and 17 (Good News
Bible)
(16) All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful
for teaching the truth, rebuking error, collecting faults, and giving
instruction for right living,
(17) so that the person who serves God may be fully
qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.
Here Paul is talking to Timothy, who was his
companion and assistant in missionary work. He reminds him that all Scripture
is inspired (was breathed) by God and is useful: (1) for teaching the truth
(2) rebuking error
(3) correcting faults
(4) giving instruction for right living.
In other words all scripture is used to:
(1) teach others about God, His love and care for
people
(2) bring to our attention what is wrong in our
lives — our sin
(3) help us to correct our errors, sins and faults
(4) give us instruction as to how to live the way
God wants us to live — to have the righteousness Christ died to give us, and
for us to live in that righteousness.
When we understand this teaching we are better able
to live a Godly life. For those who are called to minister the word of God,
this scripture helps us bring truth to our own lives and into the lives of
those to whom we minister to. When we serve God in whatever capacity He leads
us to, we must first know that He will qualify and equip us to complete the task.
He will lead us to do every kind of good deed.
Every day, whether you are an ordained minister, or
neighbour across the street; if you have Jesus in your heart as Lord and
Saviour you are called to share the word of Christ with your family, friends,
neighbors, co- workers, and strangers. You can do just that if you follow the
leading of the Lord as you speak with people about Him. Be tender and kind, be
truthful and respectful, be ready to help someone understand the errors of
their way and willing to help them correct this in their life. Help them see
the talents God has placed within them to serve Him. Tell them about God’s love
and how much He cares for them. Show them scripture to help them understand His
ways. Lead them to the very heart of Christ, and offer the gift of salvation to
them. You will be doing as Paul taught Timothy to do. Both you and the person
you are engaging with will have a much more enriched life in Jesus.
Now enjoy your day working out the word of the Lord
in your life as you share with others His love. What a great way to have a
pleasant and blessed day.
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