Inspired by God

2 Timothy 3:16-17

¹⁶ All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. ¹⁷ God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

 If you’re faithfully serving every week during a worship service or leading a small group and not studying Scripture, you aren’t prepared. In order to do good works, we must follow God’s “order of operations.”

1. Believe in Jesus

Romans 10:9

⁹ If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

1. Love God
2. Love others (and yourself!)

Matthew 22:37-39

³⁷ Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your…