Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q90

How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?

That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer186; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives187.
Duty

Scripture Proofs

186
Deuteronomy 6:16 ffPsalm 119:181 Peter 2:1-2
187
Psalm 119:112 Thessalonians 2:10Hebrews 4:2James 1:22-25

See also

Westminster Larger CatechismQ157How is the Word of God to be read?Q160What is required of those that hear the Word preached?
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