A Nugget of Truth.
SANCTIFIED THROUGH THE WORD

Jesus prayed:
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” — John 17:17

Sanctification is the work of God in transforming the life and character of the believer, and Jesus tells us that His Word is the instrument of that sanctification.

But we cannot expect the Word to transform us if we rarely open it.

Just as the body needs daily food, the spiritual life needs daily nourishment from the Scriptures. Jesus said:
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4

Reading the Bible is not simply about gaining knowledge. We are to allow its truth to correct us, convict us, teach us, and change the way we think, speak, and live.

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” — Psalm 119:11

True sanctification produces a visible change in character, conduct, speech, attitudes, and choices. The more we behold Christ in His Word, the more our lives are brought into harmony with His character.

The Bible should therefore not be something we turn to only once a week. If we want to grow in holiness, overcome sin, recognise deception, and become more like Christ, we need His Word in our minds and hearts every day.

“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”

Daily Bible study is not what earns salvation—it is one of the primary ways God works His truth into the life of the person He is saving.