God's Breath

<p>The apostle Paul taught his protege Timothy All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching rebuking correcting and training righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).</p><p></p><p>Committing scripture to memory does not prove that you are a good Christian. And not doing so is not a sign that you are a bad Christian. For me this was a natural progression of deepening faith. Memorizing scripture was another way to abide with him. Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to meditate on God's Word. The Psalmist wrote I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you (Psalm 119:11). Memorizing scripture is another way we can hide his words in our hearts.</p><p></p><p>After the death of Moses Joshua became the leader of the nation of Israel and God fortified him with these words: Keep this book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it (Joshua 1:8). If it was important for the leader of God's people to do this it is important for us too!</p>