Like James 1:23 says, if we are only a hearer and not a doer, then it is like looking in a mirror and walking away. It is a momentary reflection. The Lord has designed His word to dwell in our hearts so that we won’t sin against Him.

Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

2 Timothy 3:16 says that Scripture is given to us for course correction ~ His word leads us into His righteousness (conforming our thoughts, purpose, and actions to His will and ways). It is His experiential truth that keeps us free ~ truth implanted in our hearts that changed our thought processes. John 8:31-32. Truth seeded into our heart will bear fruit that glorifies Him.