Growing in Righteousness
Scripture is one of the most important aspects of our Christian spirituality. God has chosen to speak to us through His Word. Rather than waiting to hear the voice of God, we can turn to Scripture and hear Him speaking to us directly.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that Scripture is God-breathed, meaning it is inspired by God. This makes the Bible unlike any other book, as God divinely inspired human authors to write these letters.
More than that, Scripture has the power to radically change our lives if we read it and live it out. Paul tells us that Scripture can teach, rebuke, correct, and train us in righteousness. All of these things happen when we engage with God’s Word.
When we read the Bible, we should be attentive to what God is communicating to us. He may want to correct some of our behavior, convict us of choosing our own way instead of His, or teach us something new about Himself.
All of these lessons help us live in a way that pleases God. As we read Scripture and do what it says, we grow in righteousness and are equipped for the good works God has planned for us.
Engaging with God’s Word is the primary way that God equips us for the life He has planned for us.
What ways can you continue to build a habit of reading God’s Word every day? Consider how you can better live out what the Bible teaches so that you can grow in righteousness and accomplish all God wants for you.
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