Search The Scripture
Today, our study text is taken from the book of 2Timothy 3:16, and it talks about the word of God. According to the text, the bible is written by the spirit of God and by implication it covers every aspect of our life. There is virtually no aspect of human life that is not covered in the bible. There is practically nothing new with the bible in view.
Therefore, we should not at any point in life be confused as to what to do in life because the bible thorough the spirit of God has made a provision for everything that concerns man. All we have to do is search the scriptures and pray for the spirit of God for direction and we will surely find a solution to that problem.
Have you been faced with any situation and do not know what to do or how to tackle the situation?
Has your mentor or anybody whom you look up to for direction failed you and you are confused as to what to do?
If you seek the perfect instruction, reproof and correction, search the scriptures and have the spirit of God, guide you and provide the solution you seek.
We shall be discussing this topic under the following subheadings: the scripture, the profitability of the scripture, and our expected response and benefit.
The Scripture
God created man in his own image and loves man more than everything he created. He showed his love for man by giving man dominion over everything he created. God is always in the dire need to be with man, he enjoys man’s company until the devil deceived man to disobey God.
This disobedience created a lot of gap between man and God. Man was sent out of his presence, yet, it did not stop God for desiring man’s company. The devil has taken dominion over the earth and tries day and night to separate man from God. God appreciated this mission by the devil, and thus has given man the scripture so as to guide man through life and avail man the opportunity to reunite with God.
The scripture bares God’s mind to us; it tells us what to do in order to enjoy the blessings of God, it reveals to us to some extent what God has prepared for us, it reveals the true nature of God. It gives us the commandments of God; it tells us the punishment that follows the disobedience of God’s word. It covers every aspect of human life.
The profitability of the scripture
There is always a blessing that comes with obedience to God’s word. There is always a blessing that follows work that is done according to the word of God. Many people have been misled simply because of their poor knowledge of the scripture; while others who have searched the scripture have failed to apply the doctrines stated in it for their daily life and as a result, have led many astray. The bible simply puts it “my people perish for lack of Knowledge”
The knowledge and application of the doctrines in the scriptures come with benefits. Even the devil understood the importance of the scripture which is why he quoted the scriptures to Jesus when he tempted Jesus. With the scripture, we will overcome every temptation that comes on our way.
The scripture gives us pure and true doctrines, it corrects our mistakes, it reproofs us when we do something wrong. It helps us to shun the wrath of God, it reveals to us what to do in order to please God and receive his blessing. It exposes the devil and his plan. It directs us on how to live and serve God in this perilous time. It teaches us how to co-exist with our fellow man.
Our Expected Response and Benefit
The scripture was made for us. We should search the scripture always, so as to know the mind of God for us. Whenever we are faced with any challenges, the scripture is there to put us through. We should endeavour to live our lives according to the will of God and we can only do this through our knowledge of the scripture.
If you find yourself in any difficult situation, read the scripture so as to know the mind of God concerning that situation and what he wants you to do in order to receive help from him.
Whenever you feel that you are been misled or have fallen short of the glory of God, read the scripture in order to put yourself back on track.
Whenever you are confused about life, study the scriptures so as to know the true doctrines about life as stated in the bible. Search the scripture always and God will reveal himself to you for the bible says, “In the beginning was the word, the word was with God and the word was God”.
Therefore, knowing the word of God means knowing God and when you know God, everything about you shall go according to the mind of God which brings everlasting blessing and adds no sorrow.
Therefore brethren, I urge you to always search the scripture and let God reveal himself to you and bless you beyond your imagination
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