"For whatever was thus written in former days was written for our instruction, that by [our steadfast and patient] endurance and the encouragement [drawn] from the Scriptures we might hold fast to and cherish hope.

Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

That together you may [unanimously] with united hearts and one voice, praise and glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)."

(Romans 15.4-6 AMPC)

Do not use Scriptures to beat up others or to alienate others. Use Scriptures to bring hope. To encourage. To remind people that God loves and forgives.

That "we might hold fast to and cherish hope".

Praise be to God.

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See: The purpose of studying the Bible