Why Should Christians Know the Scriptures?

Knowing the Scriptures

II Timothy 3:14-17—"But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 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 perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

1. It builds up. "And to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up."—Acts 20:32
2. It produces faith. "Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God."—Romans 10:17
3. It produces fruit. "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you."—John 15:7
4. It convicts of sin. "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword."—Hebrews 4:12
5. It gives peace. "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."—Psalm 119:165
6. It corrects wrong. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God...for correction"— II Timothy 3:16
7. It confirms right. "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed."—John 8:31
8. It comforts the heart. "This is my comfort in my affliction."—Psalm 119:50
9. It settles. "For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven."—Psalm 119:89
10. It keeps us from sin. "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."—Psalm 119:11
11. It produces love. "Obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love."—I Peter 1:22
12. It gives warning. "And they are written for our admonition."—I Corinthians 10:11
13. It gives knowledge. "These things have I written unto you...that ye may know."—I John 5:13

7 Steps to See Good Days, part five

Not all of us minister in the same way. Some give themselves to evangelism, others to Bible study, others to missions and to other aspects of the ministry. It is wise to present the whole counsel of the Lord in a well-rounded ministry.

The text implies that we are given different abilities and different degrees of ability. I am to be satisfied with whatever my ability is or whatever degree of that ability I may possess.

If you're complaining and finding fault and are a bit jealous of the blessing of God upon another, then read I Peter 4:11.

If any man will love life and see good days, if he labor, if he 'minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth.' When God gives that ability, learn to take what He allows you to be and be happy with that.