16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness...
In this culture, when there are policies and philosophies that motivate the decisions of people in power, we as believers in Christ need to have a working knowledge of God's Word, hidden in our hearts, governing our behavior, and expressed with our mouths. He is the one who is our anchor, who provides us a firm foundation, in absolute truth.
In Psalm 1, we see this:
1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers ! 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither ; And in whatever he does, he prospers.
Blogger Tim Challies has developed a chart on the "Books of the Bible" - at first glance, it really looks like the Periodic Table of the Elements - on the left side, the Old Testament books are broken down by type, each one with its own square on the table. Likewise, on the right side, the New Testament books are laid out. Not only do we need to read God's Word, but as God instructed Joshua, it's helpful, really critical to meditate on His truth and to apply His principles. So finding the verses and passages that pertain to issues we are facing can be very instructive and inspiring. The elements comprise our physical environment and God's Word possesses the building blocks for our spiritual growth...His Word will teach us, reprove and correct us, and teach us how to live a life pleasing to Him.
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