Paul scolded the Corinthian Christians for their unspiritual attitudes
and conduct (1 Corinthians 3:1-4). He explained that their problems
were caused partly by some of them having too little knowledge of God's
ways. He wrote: "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some
do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame" (1 Corinthians 15:34).
We cannot properly honor and serve God or His Son, Jesus Christ, unless
we have knowledge of His will (Romans 12:2; Colossians 4:12; Hebrews 10:36). We acquire that knowledge through regular, diligent Bible study.
Paul says, "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as
a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word
of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15, New American Standard Bible).
He explained to Timothy, "But you must continue in the things
which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have
learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is
in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:14-15).
