sword of the spirit

on behalf of 2-10-2015

2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Scripture is the key to knowing right from wrong and i can say that is definitely something useful.  the word is the sword with which sin can be combatted against.  it is a powerful tool for growing in Christ.  God-breathed.  that means of the Lord and holy in nature.  pure.  good.  teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.  this gives me hope of my own potential for righteousness.  Christ is my righteousness and i do have the option and choice of knowing him more and loving more and growing to be more reflective of him.  teaching, to show others his light and glory and what it means to live a life for Christ.  the word is key in this and i've seen it with the bridge of romans 6:23.  for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ.  rebuking.  this means that when another brother or sister has gone astray, love and fellowship requires that we call them out in kindness with a reminder of your instructions for how we ought to glorify your name.  correcting goes along this line.  my question would be the precise distinction between rebuking and correcting, though.

2 timothy 3:16

all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness,

john 14:15 

if you love me, keep my commands.

i have an obligation to archive Your word as a disciple.

i've been failing miserably at this.  in theory and concept, i'm familiar with what you stand for, but once the verses come out, i'm woefully lost.

i have a desire to learn, but i don't know if my brain can do it.  actually, i KNOW my brain can.  the question and problem, really, is the laziness of my mind to apply myself to learning.  but it's important and i know that in my heart.  and so i will try my very hardest.  progress will happen.