Forever Abiding, Rooted and Grounded in the Word

All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; so that the [a]man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

How can a person keep his life pure? [He can do it] by holding on to your word, observing thy words, and obeying thy word. (Psalm 119:9)

Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth. (John 17:17) Sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God], so that [in turn] He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy [set apart for God] and blameless. (Ephesians 5:26-27)

But small is the gate, and narrow and difficult to travel is the path that leads the way to [everlasting] life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:14)

A highway will be there, and a roadway; And it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed]. (Isaiah 35:8) Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life--a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)