Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）
Take Time To Read “The Text”
Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16-17
TAKE TIME TO READ “THE TEXT”
It is important to cultivate a good Bible reading habit. Sometimes, we are not even conscious that we may have a poor Bible reading habit.
GOD’S GIFT OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
The Scriptures were written over hundreds of years. Godly servants of God were inspired to write the Scriptures. The Spirit of God guided them carefully so that they could write unerringly.
READING THE BIBLE MEANINGFULLY
God has done His part in giving us His Holy Word. We have a part to play. We must learn how to read the Scriptures accurately.
1. We will understand the Bible better and more meaningfully if we read:
a. Carefully
b. Prayerfully
c. Humbly
d. Meditatively
2. We will benefit from Bible reading if we remember that the Scriptures were written to:
a. Teach us doctrine.
b. Reprove us when we are wrong.
c. Correct us when we go astray.
d. Instruct us so that we may live righteously.
3. We will appreciate the Bible more if we understand God’s goals:
a. He wants us to become more mature (the meaning of the word “complete”).
b. He wants us to be better equipped for the good works that we can do in life.
LEARNING HOW TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO THE WORD OF GOD
Here are some responses we may consider:
1. Making confession when we recognise sin in our life.
2. Seeking pardon and cleansing from God.
3. Praying to God for His grace and mercy to be bestowed.
4. Determining to walk more closely with God.
提摩太厚书3:16-17
“圣经都是神所默示的，于教训，督责，使人归正，
教导人学义，都是有益的。
叫属神的人得以完全，预备行各样的善事。”《提摩太厚书 3:16-17》
阅读“经文”
培养良好的阅读圣经习惯是重要的。有时，我们甚至没有意识到自己的阅读圣经习惯也许很差劲。
上帝恩赐圣神的圣经
编写圣经的过程花了几百年。上帝敬虔的仆人受启发编写圣经。上帝的灵仔细地引导他们，使他们正确地编写。
有意义地阅读圣经
上帝尽了祂的本分，恩赐我们神圣的话语。我们也有要扮演的角色。我们必须学习如何准确地阅读圣经。
1. 如果我们有以下的阅读方式，就会更好和更有意义地理解圣经。
a. 小心翼翼
b. 深切地祈祷
c. 谦卑的态度
d. 默想
2. 如果我们铭记圣经的用意，就会因阅读圣经而获益不浅。
a. 教导我们教训
b. 犯错时督责我们
c. 走错时归正我们
d. 教导我们，使我们过公义的人生
3. 如果我们能理解上帝的用意，就会更加珍惜圣经。
a. 祂要我们更成熟（“得以完全” 的意思）
b. 祂要预备我们在人生里行各样的善事
学习如何对上帝的话语有适当的反应
我们能够考虑以下的反应：