Not Ashamed

I go to the gym every morning and one of my gym-buddies, an older gentleman, said, “Do you think all of this is doing us any good?” His question gave me pause. At this point in my life, my physical exercise goal is not for improvement, but rather maintenance. I suppose I have a similar thought when it comes to the study of Scripture. My goal has never been to become a theologian, but rather to have an active and working grasp of Word of God. Paul said, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15 NIV).