Equipped For Spiritual Survival

From: Our Daily Bread Ministries

2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and training in holiness, so that the man of God may be fully competent, and equipped for every good work."

The Swiss Army Knife is associated with excellence in blades and a variety of utilities. One model includes knife blades, a saw, scissors, a magnifying glass, a can opener, a screwdriver, a ruler, a writing pen, and more—all in one knife! If you are out camping in the wild, this one item can certainly make you feel equipped for survival.

We need something to equip us to survive spiritually in this world. God has given us His Word, a kind of spiritual knife for the soul.

The word translated equipped means to "furnish or fit completely." How does the Bible equip us for life’s journey? It provides spiritual truth in teaching; reproof in showing our imperfections; correction by revealing our sinful failures; and instruction in living a holy life. There’s not a more valuable tool than God’s Word to make us fully equipped for spiritual survival and personal growth.