''Every word is practical
Every word is practical
"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
It is necessary to read the Bible, not merely to know the will of God — but that we may do it. If it is not the guide of our life — it is nothing to us. Its truths are to be applied .
If we read the Beatitudes, we are to compare ourselves with their Divine requirements — and seek to be conformed to them.
If we come upon a word that rebukes any habit or attitude of ours — we are immediately to make the needed amendment .
We are to accept its promises , believe them, and act as believing them.
We are to allow its comforts to enter our hearts and support us in sorrow.
There is nothing written in the Bible merely for ornament or beauty. Every word is practical .
There is no truth in it that has not some bearing upon actual living . When we come to it eager to know how to live, and ready to obey its precepts — we shall find it opening to us its inmost meaning!
"Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart!" Psalm 119:34
"This has been my practice: I obey Your precepts. You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey Your words." Psalm 119:56-57
"I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands." Psalm 119:60
" I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey Your precepts." Psalm 119:100
"Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them!" Psalm 119:129
" I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly!" Psalm 119:167