- Luke 8:11, 13 KJV Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. Note they heard and received it with joy. Joy alone is not enough! "I must do more then be excited and joyful when I hear God's word. By faith I must believe and live a life that reflects I believe God's word.
- Hebrews 4:12 KJV For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
- Psalm 119:105 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
