It Applies to Me First….

Every believer must know this. It’s paramount in our walk. The Bible is meant to be read, studied, and applied to our own lives first. It is God directly talking to me, first. As Jesus said, “first remove the log in your own eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your neighbor’s eye”. Read it and see it as God directly talking to you. Apply it to your own life. Then and only then, reach out to others with its life changing power. That’s when it’s most effective, preparing and equipping us to do every good work.

14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 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 corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17