In 2 Timothy 3:14–17, the Apostle Paul urges Timothy to remain steadfast in the spiritual truths he learned from childhood. Paul reminds him that Scriptures provide the wisdom necessary for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. He famously declares that "all Scripture is breathed out by God" (inspired by Him) and serves a practical purpose: teaching truth, exposing sin, correcting mistakes, and training believers in righteousness so they are fully equipped for every good work NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: / @visionbend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: / visionbend Facebook: / visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together.

James 1:22-27 issues a powerful challenge to move beyond passive faith and become active "doers of the word." James uses the analogy of a person looking in a mirror and immediately forgetting their reflection to describe those who hear God's truth but fail to apply it. True blessing, he argues, comes from practicing the "perfect law of liberty" rather than just listening to it. Ultimately, the passage redefines authentic faith not by outward rituals, but by concrete action: controlling one's tongue, actively caring for vulnerable orphans and widows, and keeping oneself unstained by the world. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: / @visionbend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: / visionbend Facebook: / visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together.