The Profitable Word

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Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

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While ownership of the Bible is very high within the United States, reading and studying the Bible is not. Believers are to have a regular intake of the Word of God. Paul tells Timothy that all scripture is useful and profitable. What does it mean to be profitable?

1) Profitable for what is right - doctrine - truth.
The example of the Bereans - They were eager and studied the scriptures daily.
2) Profitable for reproof - to bring to light. Tells us when we are out of balance.
3) Profitable for correction. To get right - to restore to an upright position. See also Revelation 2:11- and the example of the church of Ephesus.
4) Profitable for training and righteousness. Instruction and training - to give guidance.  This emphasizes education and training in righteousness, how we are to do right.  This is to bring about change so that we may be prepared for every good work.

We need to take time to chew on the word of God. Let us not forget what God has called us to.