August 24
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2 TIMOTHY 3
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:10-17
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2 TIMOTHY 3 WHAT SCRIPTURE DOES
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
The word of God is not like any other; it is alive and true
It does many things for us all and without it, we will be lost
Those who believe in God will understand it’s benefit
But those who do not believe in him will not profit from it.
Scripture is a gift to humankind but not all people think it is useful
The word of God is truth and it comes from the breath of his own mouth
God’s word is useful and its purpose is to help us navigate in this world
It tells us to conduct our lives in line with the will of the Lord.
Scripture shows us what we do wrong and corrects our actions
It teaches us to stay in the right path and avoid temptations
It is through the word of God that we can train for holiness
Without it, we will continue to be living in our sinfulness.
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REFLECTION
• How has Scripture changed and transformed you into the new nature that is in Christ Jesus?
• How is the word of God different from any ordinary word?