2 Timothy 3:16 AMP
“All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately— behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and. thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
- The Words of God were written by human authors who put the words to paper, through their own personal perspectives and styles.
But the ultimate source of this information is not human, but divine.
- The Words of God are profitable for instruction or teaching.
It is to be used to instruct people to know God, His will, His ways, and all we need to be in obedience to Him.
- Scripture is profitable for reproof or rebuke, the idea of exposing or pointing out our sin.
4. Scripture is useful for correction.
Scripture does not only point out our sin but it also offers solutions to overcome and get back on the right path.
- Scripture is profitable for training in righteousness.
Training is more focused on practical application.
From Scripture we learn what is true, what is wrong, how to correct wrong, and how to apply truth. Why? So that the man, (woman, boy or girl) of God may be complete and proficient, (Being proficient is having a high degree of competence or skill or expertise in using God’s word and being the example of who Jesus is) outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(The Word equipts us to do the work of the Lord just as He desires for us too.)
Prayer:
Father, Your Words are a lamp unto my feet and I light unto my pathway. Your Words sustain me, Your words empower me. I have hid Your Words in my heart that I will not sin against You!