2nd Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Persons who choose to study the Bible in our day are to bear in mind that the object of such a study is to understand, and appreciate the character of God, with the intention of following in Christ’s footsteps as they are empowered by His Holy Spirit to do so.
Merely studying for argument’s sake, or to bring up controversial points and questions, will cause folks to miss the boat entirely, for the ones who are given light and knowledge are not to hold the principles of righteousness both in theory and in practice for the sealing work of God in the forehead, settles persons into the truth both intellectually and spiritually.
[G.C pp 593] Those who endeavor to obey all the commandments of God will be opposed and derided. In order to endure the trial before them, they must understand the will of God as revealed in his Word; they can honor him only as they have a right conception of his character, government, and purposes, and act in accordance with them.
We therefore end with a passage of scripture which encourages us to study the Bible for ourselves, and when this is done on a consistent basis, the benefits thereof will accrue, to the glory of God and to the benefit of those with whom we come in contact.
Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!