All
Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and
to make us realize what is wrong in
our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what
is
right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way,
fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
For the Word
of God is
full of living
power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into
our innermost
thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we really
are.
Nothing in all creation can hide from Him. Everything
is naked and exposed before His eyes. This is the God to
whom we
must explain all that we have done. Hebrews 4:12-13
Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and
all your mind. This is the first and
greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as
yourself. All the other commandments and
all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments."
Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus
came and told His
disciples, "I have been given
complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the
Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey
all
the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am
with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20