I. How do we hold fast to the Word? (v. 16a)

II. Why do we hold fast to the Word?

A. We need it (v. 16b)

1) Salvation (Rom. 10:17) 

2) Freedom (John 8:31-32) 

3) Sanctification (1 Pet. 2:1-3) 

4) Joy (vv. 17-18; John 15:11) 

B. The world needs it (vv. 14-15)

C. Other believers need it (vv. 16c-18)

1) The joy in God

2) The joy in sacrifice