12月2日

標　　題：有益的

經　　節：聖經都是神所默示的，於教訓、督責、使人歸正、教導人學義都是有益的，叫屬神的人得以完全，預備行各樣的善事。（提摩太后書三章16-17節）

所有的經文都是有益的！當我們不接受聖經中每一卷書、每個真理、每句經文、和每一頁記載神的應許及命令時，我們就是自欺欺人。因為聖經中每一句經文都是神所默示的，于我們有益，不應只挑自己喜歡的經文去研讀。我們不應當單單強調自己喜歡的經文，而忽視那些定罪我們的經文！若想成為跟隨基督的成熟門徒，一定要願意讓每節經文對我們說話、教導我們神要我們學的功課。聖經讓我們能評判教義的正確性。聖經應該是我們糾正及責備別人的基礎。

倘若你沒有牢固地把根基建立在神的話語之上，你會被各式各樣的教條、生活方式、和行動圍困，你無法衡量它們是否合乎神的心意。你不可能遠離神的話語，而能建立公義的生活。公義是需要培育的。當你被神的話語所充滿，並且順服神的指示，祂會以公義的方式指引你。經文會裝備你去行神召你做的事。如果你自覺能力不足以行神所交付的任務，要回到神的話語上，你會在神的話語中找到所需的智慧，執行祂所交付的任務。要讓神的話語充滿你、指引你，並且使你的生命更豐盛。

Profitable

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

All Scripture is profitable! Knowing this, we cheat ourselves when we do not access every book, every truth, every verse, and every page of our Bibles for the promises and commands God has for us. Because every verse of Scripture is inspired by God and gainful to us, we should not pick and choose which verses we will read and study. We should not claim verses we like and ignore those that convict us! If we are to become mature disciples of Jesus, we must allow every Scripture to speak to us and teach us what God desires us to learn. Scripture enables us to evaluate the soundness of doctrines that are being taught. Scripture ought to be the basis for any reproof or correction we bring to another.

If you are not firmly grounded in God’s Word, you will be bombarded with an assortment of doctrines, lifestyles, and behaviors, and you will have no means to evaluate whether or not they are of God. You cannot develop a righteous life apart from God’s Word. Righteousness must be cultivated. As you fill your mind with the words of God, and as you obey His instructions, He will guide you in the ways of righteousness. Scripture will equip you for any good work God calls you to do. If you feel inadequate for a task God has given you, search the Scriptures, for within them you will find the wisdom you need to carry out His assignment. Allow the Word of God to permeate, guide, and enrich your life.