us by causing us to hate sin and to determine to fight it vigorously. Through memorization, we are able to stand in the moment of temptation through the “sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). Therefore the Psalmist says, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:9,11). In addition, the Word sanctifies us by transforming our entire worldview from secular to heavenly: