“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
Imagine a medical student who skips classes, avoids textbooks, and only shows up on exam day, hoping to somehow pass. No one would trust that person with a life-or-death situation. Similarly, a believer who neglects the Word of God but hopes to stand firm in their faith is unprepared for life’s spiritual realities. Just as a doctor must be trained and tested, we must also be diligent in our pursuit of truth. Paul’s words to Timothy are clear: present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who correctly handles the Word.
To be diligent means to give focused and consistent effort. It is not casual or passive. It requires intentionality and time. Paul wasn’t simply encouraging Timothy to read his Bible; he was calling him to a life of disciplined study and spiritual responsibility. The same applies to us. In a world full of noise, we must be rooted in the truth of God’s Word.
Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Your convictions will only be as strong as the foundation they rest on. When we don’t take time to study the Bible, we open ourselves to confusion, false teachings, and shallow beliefs. But when we approach God’s Word with diligence, we grow in clarity, strength, and boldness.
Our understanding of salvation must be personal and scriptural. It is not enough to rely on what we hear from others or grew up believing. Salvation is the gift of God through Christ’s finished work, received by faith (Ephesians 2:8–9). Hebrews 2:1 urges us, “We must pay the most careful attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Diligence keeps us anchored.
But studying the Word is only the beginning. James 1:22 reminds us not to be hearers only, but doers of the Word. Conviction is more than knowledge; it is truth lived out. A diligent believer allows the Word to shape their thoughts, speech, and decisions.
In a world that constantly shifts, the Word of God remains the same. Be diligent. Know what you believe. Know why you believe it. Let your faith be anchored in truth, not trends. Your convictions matter; build them on the Word that never fails.
Say this: In a word of so many voices, Lord, I will trust in your precious Word!
Bible Reading Plan: Psalm 79 -81, Revelations 1:1-19