A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

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A Compe l l i ng Tes t imony

(3) Provide guidance into the will of God, Prov. 6.23; 2 Pet. 1.19

(4) Are beneficial for doctrine, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, 2 Tim. 3.16-17; Ps. 17.4 (5) Cleanse our hearts and ways, providing aid and comfort, John 15.3; Eph. 5.26; Ps. 119.9; Ps. 119.82; Rom. 15.4 (6) Provide insight and illumination into the things of God, admonishing and instructing us, Ps. 119.130; Ps. 19.7; Ps. 19.11; 1 Cor. 10.11

(7) Sanctify us (separate) us to do God’s will and purpose, John 17.17; Eph. 5.26

(8) Build up our hope in Christ, causing our faith to grow, John 20.31; Ps. 119.49; Rom. 15.4; 1 Pet. 2.2; Acts 20.32

(9) Produce obedience to the Lord, Deut. 17.19-20

(10)Bring joy to our hearts and lives, rejoicing the heart, Ps. 19.8; Ps. 119.111

B. The Personal Dimensions: Our ability to pursue the mind and heart of the Lord through his Word is one of the critical disciplines of our lives as disciples.

John 8.31-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, [32] and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

1. We are to seek the Word of God with our whole hearts, not merely to be saturated with it, but to obey it.

a. Josh. 1.8 – This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according