"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV

Sometimes, the things that are good for us don’t taste good or feel comfortable to us. But, in the end, they’re worth it. As Christians, we often focus on the parts of the Bible that make us feel good, but we stay away from the parts that challenge us or require change.

I want to remind you that you can’t skip the hard parts of life just because they’re tough. You were told there would be challenges, but you were also promised eternal glory. It’s easy to enjoy reading some parts of the Bible, like Ephesians, but it’s harder when you get to books like Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Romans, Habakkuk, and Colossians. These parts might challenge you a little more, but they’re just as important.

You can’t afford to be picky about what parts of the Bible you accept when your spiritual health is on the line. Your choices affect more than just you—they can impact your family and bloodline.

Sometimes, our bad habits keep us from realizing what following God really costs. These habits might make us blind to the love in Jesus’ sacrifice. They can make us avoid responsibility and live a life that doesn’t honor God fully. On Sundays, we might be all about praising God, but by Tuesday, we’re back to our old ways.

If we only worship God on Sundays and ignore Him the rest of the week, how can we expect to truly connect with Him? It’s not fair to demand things from God if we aren’t willing to give Him the sacrifice He deserves.

So, what does God ask of us? Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” If God wants us to come to Him with a humble heart, why do so many of us try to be someone He never asked us to be?

I want to encourage you to embrace the parts of the Bible that challenge you and help you grow. You know the parts that bring conviction, and correction. While it might not always be easy, following God’s Word and gaining true understanding will lead to eternal victory.

This week I challenge you to live out James 1:22  “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
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There's a process you must go through
in the refining of your inner man.
When you choose the path of righteousness,
the old you can no longer withstand.

All things are made new,
washing the residue of who you used to be.
Put on your new self
with a renewed mind,
and live a life declaring victory
over your circumstances,
over your bloodline,
over your life.

It was in the imperfections
where God had room to perfect this.
You were always filled with purpose;
you just needed to release control
and realize what your worth is.

You were bought for a price;
remember Jesus gave His life.
So if obedience is required,
why are you wasting time?

What’s good for you
can cause discomfort,
but you're loved by the Comforter.
You can grieve what is lost,
but God said there is a time for it,
and He's the nurturer.

Give Him all you’ve got;
He doesn’t care about the amount of pieces.
He is the Potter.
When He renews you,
it’s like you were never bleeding.

His ways are not your ways;
His thoughts are higher.
Surrender to the correction of the Holy Spirit,
and watch the Father take you farther.

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