Bible Verse of The Day – 11-17-25

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (LSB) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be equipped, having been thoroughly equipped for every good work.

If we were to honestly and openly study the New Testament, we would clearly see that a majority of what was written in these 27 books is intended to teach and exhort the body of Christ to grow and mature as believers.

It instructs us on the topics of repentance (turning away from sin), redemption (forgiveness of sin), deliverance (being set free from sin), and living righteously (glorifying God and representing Him accurately) as we live our lives here on earth.

And, if we are to be one hundred percent honest, we must admit that being a child of God without growing and maturing is not scripturally accurate.

Yes, that may hurt or irritate some who hear it. But it is the truth, straight from God’s word.

Growth is implied when someone becomes a follower of Christ. It was never meant to be optional.

Paul taught it. James taught it. Jesus taught it.

And we must all embrace this truth, even when it may be uncomfortable to do so.

With our confession of faith in Christ, there must also be a turning from our sinful ways.

This does not buy our redemption. It proves it.

Yes, the proof of our faith in Christ as our redeemer should be evident in our lives and the way we walk them out.

Over the next few days, we will look at this topic a little more in depth, so we can establish this as truth and understand it better.

We hope that these next few devotionals will be beneficial in that they will strengthen you, exhort you, encourage you, and instill in each of you new understanding, a newfound love for God and a life that accurately reflects His holiness.

We hope you will join us on this journey of discovery and understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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