The Positive Nature of Correction

Paul emphasizes that the Scriptures are profitable for correction. The Greek word Paul uses, 'epan orthosis', has a positive and healing connotation. It is like setting a broken bone or straightening something that has become deformed. The word of God acts as a healing force, correcting what has gone wrong and producing beauty in our lives. Orthodoxy, a word derived from the same root, implies that our thoughts and beliefs about God have been healed, straightened, and mended.