The letter kills

"Who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." 2 Corinthians 3.6

The abundance of biblical knowledge can give a feeling of well being. If, however, this knowledge is not practiced, it only serves as a witness against you him on the Day of Judgment. The knowledge of the Word sets one free when it is practiced. By practicing it, the Spirit of God works.
Otherwise, what good is to know it? Who in this world knows the Bible better than satan?

Revenge

"...in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 1.8

The Divine revenge is not just against those who do not know the Lord God, but also against those who are disobedient to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. That is, those who have occupied a church pew every week, listen and learn the teachings of Jesus and yet, still do not practice them. What good is it to have faith in Jesus but not obey His Word? Would such faith be able to save him?

Children of Abraham?

"They answered and said to Him, 'Abraham is our father.' Jesus said to them, 'If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.'" John 8.39

The children of Abraham do the works of Abraham. Those who make excuses to avoid Abraham's example of sacrificial obedience have nothing to do with him.
In other words, Jesus is saying that anyone who does not imitate Abraham is not his child in faith.

I LOVE THOSE WHO LOVE ME

"I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me diligently will find Me."      Proverbs 8.17

God is Love.
In practice, the result of this Love depends on the love He receives from the obedience to His Word.
The same is true in regards to having an encounter with Him.
Only those who seek Him wholeheartedly with all of their soul, with all of their understanding and with all of their strength will find Him. 

ACQUIRING FEAR

"Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord."    Psalm 34.11

Those who thirst listen to the Word of God.
And through His Word, those who are born again will understand it and practice it with fear of the Lord.

THE WISE MAN

"Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser. Teach a just man and he will increase in learning."    Proverbs 9.9

A wise man thinks. A wise man is humble.
He is wise because he has invested his reason in wisdom. And above all, into God's divine wisdom.
He is humble because he listens to, learns and practices the Word of God. 

THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."        Proverbs 1:7

   Do you want to avoid making mistakes. Do you want peace? Do you want direction in all aspects of your life? Do you want to be happy? Then put this into practice:
   Don't walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful. Instead, take pleasure in reading the Word of God and meditate about it day and night. 
   Follow these steps and you will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaves do not whither and whatever he does is successful.

TEETH AND NAILS

"But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience."        Luke 8:15

Only 1 out of every 4 people that hears the word, bears fruit.
Out of every 4 who hear the Word of God, only 1 keeps it and gives good fruit.
What is this person's secret of success?
They listen and practice, listen and practice, listen and practice...
In other words, they fight, persevere and defend their faith with teeth and nails, even if they have to go against the world all by themselves.

RIGHTEOUSNESS

"... not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith..."     Philippians 3.9

The righteousness of Paul did not come from his behavior before God. He was justified because he maintain his faith alive, practical and active in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is why he was known as the apostle of the gentiles.

THINK LIKE GOD

"Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest who shall do according to what is in My heart and in My mind. I will build him a sure house, and we shall walk before My anointed forever."    1 Samuel 2:35

The children of God hear and practice His Word. Therefore, they proceed with dignity in their hearts and their minds are infused with the Father's wisdom.

DESCENDANTS OF FAITH

"Therefore know that only those who are of the faith are sons of Abraham."    Galatians 3:7

Through Abraham, God showed the world how to practice a faith that is living, objective and brings results. The faith of being obedient or obedience by faith. It is beyond words, it is an act. God doesn't require anything beyond what we are able to offer Him. Everything He asked, Abraham obeyed. This is why He considered him righteous.

Knowledge and Practice

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12

If our fight is against spiritual forces of evil, then we must use the spiritual Power of Good to win. Just knowledge of the Word of God is not enough to win, but rather the practice of it.

Life for a life

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10.10

The Divine will in relation to life is quite clear. But why not all those who believe in Him have life, much less abundance of it? Because they have not given their lives to Him. They've given Him their life in theory but not in practice.

Keep it pure

"How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word." Psalms 119:9

To observe God's teachings is to practice His Word. This gives a young person wisdom to build a family, a career, and friendships.

Happiness

"Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity."

Proverbs 28:14

To man is given daily the choice of hearing the voice of Good or evil. Those who hear and practice the voice of God fear Him and are protected from evil.

Gives life

"...for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.."

2 Corinthians 3.6


The Word of God represents God's thoughts. Just like human laws promote discipline, so does the Word of the Almighty. It's objective, however is to GIVE LIFE to those who practice it. Without the practice, it kills.

Friend

" And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, 'Abraham believed God, and it wasaccounted to him for righteousness.' And he was called the friend of God."

James 2: 23

Faith in practice makes a person justified, pure, and worthy of divine blessings. This is so because faith is nothing more than dependence on God. That's why Abraham was God's friend.

Teach

"Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit,Who leads you by the way you should go."

Isaiah 48:17 

The Holy Spirit inspires, teaches, and guides through His Holy Word. But it's up to us to put His guidance into practice. In the contrary, there's no result.

Instructed

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:26

Once we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we're instructed and encouraged to practice His Word. As a result, we're persecuted and hated by those who are not His.

To Do

"But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does." James 1:25

The realisation of dreams by faith depends on the constant practice of the Word of God. And the promises will be fulfilled in a natural way.