2 Timothy 3:15
"...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."
Paul indicated the Bible makes us wise for salvation. The Bible is not a scientific text book, nor a book of astrology and hexagram. This is a book about the word of life revealing God's creation, His plan of salvation, the sinful fall of mankind, the way to redemption, and also finding meaning and goals to our lives. More importantly, not only does the Bible provide us with the knowledge of God, but it is also a guide for us to know God.
Without denial, I grew up in the church and have been a good child all along - even our friends agreed wholeheartedly. Until one day in Sunday school, when the pastor talked about the sins in the eyes of God, I then came to realize that pride is also a sin. I was proud compared to others; I thought I was a good person, and yet in God's eyes this is also a sin. The word of the Bible is just like a mirror; we come to recognize the darkness inside us when facing it, and as a result, we repent and we come to recognize the cleansing power of His blood
God's word enables us to know Him, and as we come before His presence, we also discover that He has already known us. The Bible says, "Before I form you in the womb, I knew you." It is such a comfort knowing this truth! God's word becomes our strength and guidance in our lives giving us real freedom and power. It is also precious to know that God's word gives us wisdom and helps us walk with Him every day. Do you understand God's word? Do you let His word to be your help? May God help us so that His word will become our wisdom as we read them everyday.
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