Trifecta

Nº 320

September 17, 2024

I never saw a useful Christian who was not a student of the Bible. - D. L. Moody

Ezra got it right. The Bible records, “Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his rules and statutes in Israel.” (Ezra 7:10)

Ezra hit the trifecta! First, he studied God’s word so that he had a solid foundation. Second, he obeyed God’s law so that he would avoid hypocrisy. And third, he passed on to others what he had learned.

Many of us skip part one. We spout our opinions without taking the time to study God’s Word to ascertain His truth and how it applies to the challenges we face. Others of us avoid the second part. We know what we should do, but we rationalize or compromise, failing to obey God’s Word. And others of us miss part three. We are happy to study and conform our lives to God’s Word, but we fail to pass along to others what we have learned.

Follow Ezra’s example. Take time regularly to study the Word of God. Find the courage to align your actions and attitudes to obediently follow God. And look for opportunities to share what you have learned, passing along the truth of God’s Word to others.

Excelsior,

Dan Bolin

Author & President

Refueling in Flight Ministries