Paul provides the church with several means for a faithful walk in Christ. However, we cannot make these words profitable to ourselves. So why are they spoken to us in scripture? Because God has purposed to set our hearts and minds upon the precious blessings the Lord gives his people. Things the apostle himself was mindful of and prayed for the churches. We also, through the preaching of the gospel word are put in mind of these blessings. Stirring up our hearts and minds to pray and seek our God with the same focus and care. Looking to our Lord and Savior to make his word profitable to us by his grace.