When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, Paul began to admonish them to not continue, because he perceived that not only would there be a loss of the cargo but also of their lives.

 Good morning. Remember, you are special! Verses 16 and 17 from the third chapter of second Timothy: all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. If it's not inspired it's not scripture. And because it is God inspired and living as the book of Hebrews tells us; then it will do whatever 16 says it will do - it will teach us what we should do. It will tell us when we're doing wrong – which people today don't want to hear. It will train us in righteousness. We need training because we don't know how we should behave. We are children with our training pants on. We still have training wheels on our bicycles. Nobody wants to hear that we're doing wrong; but we need it. What does verse 17 say it's for? That the man or woman of God may be adequate. Now the word adequate doesn't mean just barely good enough. It means entirely suited; complete in accomplishment. We are also equipped: that is thoroughly furnished. There is nothing lacking! You don't lack anything. You are ready for anything that the devil throws at you. So walk with your head held high – you have nothing to be ashamed of. Remember that the grass withers and the flowers falls off, but the word of God stands forever! By the way did I mention – you are special!