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    • Here are a few scriptures as reference:

      2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV): “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” This verse emphasizes the divine inspiration of scripture and its practical importance in guiding believers toward righteous living and good works.

      Psalm 119:105 (NIV): “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” This verse from the book of Psalms underscores the illuminating and guiding role of the Bible in navigating life’s journey and finding spiritual direction.

      Hebrews 4:12 (NIV): “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.” This verse highlights the transformative power of the Word of God, which has the ability to discern and shape the innermost thoughts and intentions of individuals.

      Romans 15:4 (NIV): “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” Here, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the instructional and encouraging nature of the Scriptures, which offer endurance and hope to believers through their timeless teachings.

      John 1:1 (NIV): “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This foundational verse from the Gospel of John highlights the central importance of the Word of God, equating it with the divine essence and underscoring its eternal significance in the grand narrative of creation and redemption.