A few years ago, my wife, daughter and I lived in Philadelphia, where I was doing my PhD at Westminster Theological Seminary. After worshipping in a local church, we received a cordial visit from some of the elders of the church. As we spoke, the eldest commented on my books (my wife had to decorate the house with my books for lack of space at the time). I was especially happy to see John Murray’s collection of writings on my shelves. “Have you read them? He asked me. Fortunately, I was able to answer yes. “Do you remember reading about Mr. Murray teaching young people in sunday school in our church?He asked. I remember. ” Well, I’m the student mentioned. Is that me Bobby?! He answered with a smile. Then this old saint began to tell us how Professor Murray taught the Book of Romans (that was while writing his famous commentary). ?I’ll never forget it. As a teenager, I learned to study God’s Word with Professor Murray, ” said Bobby. Then he added, “I still love doctrine. “
The Apostle Paul urged his spiritual son Timothy to be diligent in studying the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15). The Christian should not be an occasional seeker of the Word of God. No, Paul describes the diligent as a “worker. ” A worker undertakes a task and stays there until it is completed. I recently read a compliment to an employee on his employer’s side: “He has a great work ethic and a mind focused on performing tasks. “That’s what Paul calls Timothy when he refers to the “word of truth. “This is not a novel, not even a novel by William Faulkner It is the “word of truth”, which is the Word of the Trinitarian God infinite, eternal and immutable.
- Some believe that this exhortation was for Timothy and therefore only concerns ministers.
- Certainly.
- They say.
- God does not expect all Christians to be diligent workers with regard to the Word of God.
- Well.
- Remember who taught Timothy’s doctrine from the beginning.
- Who were your mentors before Pablo.
- La Loide and Mother Eunice are named.
- Or even hired (2 Tim 1.
- 5).
- For having met and taught?Sacred Letters?a Timothy (3.
- 15).
When you open the Bible and start reading, do you have a “state of mind to complete the tasks”?But you say, “Ah, reading the Bible is slow; Sometimes it even raises dust?Remember Professor Murray’s words: “Dust has its value, especially when it comes to gold dust. “Bobby had never lost his zeal for gold powder. And you?