The word "sound" by definition is "good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased". I believe most all people desire their life to be "sound". In fact, I would like for my life to be "sound as a bell" according to the definition given: "in perfect condition". The Bible gives us advice as to how this can be a reality. And as I read Morning of Charles Spurgeon's, Morning and Evening, July 4th, I can think of no better way to put it than he: "'Sanctify them through Thy truth; Thy Word is truth.' (John 17:17) The passages of Scripture which prove that the instrument of our sanctification is the Word of God are very many. The Spirit of God brings to our minds the precepts and doctrines of truth, and applies them with power. These are heard in the ear, and being received in the heart, they work in us to will and to do of God's good pleasure. The truth is the sanctifier, and if we do not hear or read the truth, we shall not grow in sanctification. We only progress in sound living as we progress in sound understanding. 'Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.' Do not say of any error, 'It is a mere matter of opinion.' No man indulges an error of judgment, without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice. Hold fast the truth, for by so holding the truth shall you be sanctified by the Spirit of God."
AMEN!!
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