“You are cleansed and pruned already, because of the word which I have given you [the teachings I have discussed with you]” (John 15:3, AMPC).
As we read His Word, our true condition is revealed and our hearts are exposed. Hebrews 4:12 (MEV) says that the Word of God is “alive, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Through His Word, God shows us where we have missed it so that we can begin to live in a way that truly pleases Him. Also as we read and think on His Word, His Word contains a cleansing power that works in us, causing us to be the person He has destined us to be. His Word lights our paths and gives us the right direction for all aspects of our lives. His Word gives us the power to live a life that produces fruit.
