16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
a. or that you, a man of God,
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Isaiah 55:8-9
8"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. 9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Psalms 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
Joshua 1:8
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.