It is to remain with him the rest of his life so he may learn to fear the LORD his God and observe all the words of this Law and these statutes, in order to fulfill them.

This set of instructions is not to cease being a part of your conversations. Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to carry out everything that's written in it, for then you'll prosper and succeed.

But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.

How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.

if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,

"Do you understand all these things?" They told him, "Yes."

You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.

Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so.

Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.

To exhortation

If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

To doctrine

If you continue to point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of the Messiah Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the healthy teaching that you have followed closely.

Indeed, brothers, if I come to you speaking in foreign languages, what good will I be to you unless I speak to you in some revelation, knowledge, prophecy, or teaching?

to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.