Spoudazo - orthotomeo - Ephesians 2:15

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Ephesians 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed."

Study - Greek - spoudazo` - is a word used of a workman meaning "give diligence," "endeavor," or "exert oneself." A workman is to give diligence or endeavor to show himself approved unto God. Approval means one has been put to the test and measures up, thus winning the approval of the person testing him.

Because God will examine what kind of workers we have been for him, we should build our lives on his Word and build his Word into our lives. It alone tells us how to live for him and serve him. Believers who ignore the Bible will certainly be ashamed at the judgment.

The workman here is one who is handling the Word of God and thus the conclusion of studying. It certainly takes diligent study of the Word to "Rightly divide it" - Greek - orthotomeo` - meaning to "cut a straight course," or "lay out a road" or "correctly interpret." All of the Word of God is true.

There are no contradictions when rightly laid out. You cannot add to or take away any of it. (Rev. 22:19) Consistent and diligent study of God's Word is vital; otherwise we will be lulled into neglecting God and our true purpose for living.

Are you giving due diligence and cutting a straight course for God? If so, yea, carry on. If not, you know what to do. Prayer, the Word, and God's leadership will get you there.

Remember: "Sir, we would see Jesus!" Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny