2 Peter:
v2-3
"Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."
If we do not know the scriptures, we do not God as he really is.
So how do we come to know God's scriptures?
I believe craving spiritual milk first, and that is to learn from Godly men and women around us. Examine them and apply them to our lives, therefore we will know.
Because through the knowledge:
"Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."
It is only through the knowledge of the scriptures, we may than over come the evil desires of this world.
Rest assure, that it is a promise, a precious promise, that he has offered it to us, through his precious son, that we may be able to participate.
As we know from 1 Peter 4:18 and Proverbs 11:31 -
"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
With my testimony, this is true.
If we live, we are challenged everyday by the spiritual battle of this earthly dwelling.
By just reading, knowing the scriptures just does not cut it. We have to obey, do, and follow through with was was taught.
1 Peter 1:22
"Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart..."
It is call to respond to God's offering, his precious gift, his power.
To God be the Glory.
