All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a]may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [NIV]
- The word is like milk and meat for spiritual nourishment. Every child starts with milk when they are young. Then they are slowly weaned to soft foods. Eventually, they grow to adults capable of eating meat. Likewise with our spiritual growth with the word. | See Heb 5:12
- The word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Note, it is a lamp, not a headlight, so it illuminates not very far, but right where you are – so that you can see where you are and where you’re going | See Psalm 199:105
- The word is like water that purifies. It cleanses the stain of sin. | See Ephesians 5:26
- The word is a sword. Swords are not defensive weapons but offensive weapons used in combat. It is the offensive weapon against the attacks of the enemy. For instance, in the desert, when Jesus was praying and fasting before he began his ministry, the devil came to tempt him. And Jesus responded by quoting the word i.e. “It is written” | See Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12-13
- The word is a hammer – a relentless hammer that smashes obstacles in our lives. Obstacles of pride, unfaithfulness, rebellion, lies. The word directly confronts these traits that displease God. Remember an open rebuke is better than secret love | See Malachi 3:2
One evening an old man told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all”
“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”
The old man simply replied, “The one you feed”.