Stay Sharp With the Word

Using the analogy of a butcher sharpening his much-used knife, we need to sharpen ourselves with the “knife” of the Word. We can become “dull” in discernment, but we need greater sensitivity and discernment so we can minister to others to set them free. I Tim. 4:1, 2. If we adapt to what we hear in the world and become apathetic or like the world, we allow compromise and a watering-down of the Gospel to come in. II Tim. 3:10-17 tells us that if we live godly in Jesus Christ, we will suffer persecution. The holy Scriptures are able to make us wise for salvation (sozo) through faith in Jesus Christ. We must be able to discern, because there is deception. We can live godly because of His grace. Who are you seeking? Where is your faith? Always discern what you’re hearing. Listen to God, not man, so that you may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Using the analogy of a butcher sharpening his much-used knife, we need to sharpen ourselves with the “knife” of the Word. We can become “dull” in discernment, but we need greater sensitivity and discernment so we can minister to others to set them free. I Tim. 4:1, 2. If we adapt to what we hear in the world and become apathetic or like the world, we allow compromise and a watering-down of the Gospel to come in. II Tim. 3:10-17 tells us that if we live godly in Jesus Christ, we will suffer persecution. The holy Scriptures are able to make us wise for salvation (sozo) through faith in Jesus Christ. We must be able to discern, because there is deception. We can live godly because of His grace. Who are you seeking? Where is your faith? Always discern what you’re hearing. Listen to God, not man, so that you may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.