Study to Shew

2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”  – KJV

A more modern translation renders the word “study” as “be diligent”. I understand that the better translation might be “be diligent” but I like the KJV here and the word “study” is what I personally prefer even though both translations hold value.

I prefer it because it helps me learn that our work in understanding and accurately dividing the word of God takes a tremendous amount of serious dedication. The phrase “accurately handling”described in this passage literally means that we would be able to “cut a straight line” in the truth of God’s word. This takes time, energy, diligence, work, and study. Don’t think for a second that we can just blindly read through or flippantly read the text of God’s word and easily understand it. This means we have to be committed to studying God’s word diligently and regularly.

This is the reason it is so important to take every opportunity presented to you to involve yourself in Bible classes, devotionals, worship, and other encouraging times of study.

This Wednesday @8pm Kira Mills is teaching a new ladies-only ZOOM bible class that you should join. The class is titled Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus: A Study of How Jesus Valued Women”  More details will be posted soon on how you can prepare and join the ZOOM class.