Children of God / by Dr. Ralph L. Keiper T h e r e is a great necessity for each of us to have a vital witness for
growth, strength and maturity. We are not to be “tossed about by every wind of doctrine.” The second interesting aspect is, “thoroughly furnished.” It simply means to be completely equip ped. This provision is to come in the form of diversified good works. My wife has been learning to drive, our car. She took her lessons at a driv ing school back east. While having a lesson she said to me one day, “Dear, you know that there’s something in teresting about this driving school. I’ve learned a great spiritual lesson.” Al ways interested in practical illustra tions I asked what it was. She said, You know, they not only teach us what to do if it seems an accident is imminent, but also they tell us how to avoid, such situations. Now, I’m not looking forward to an accident, dear, but sometimes I feel I would really (continued on next page) 13
our blessed Lord. The world is not so ¡much impressed with our words as it is with our works. In the light of this, of what exactly should our works con sist? What can we do for the Lord Jesus Christ so that we may assuredly give a witness which is pleasing to Him. The answer can only come from the Word of God. That is why Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spir it, brought this to the mind of young Timothy. “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, thor oughly furnished unto all good works” (II Timothy 3:16, 17). Two words in this last verse stand out in my mind. First of all, “that the man of God may be perfect.” This suggests spiritual
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