"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."-II Timothy 3:16-17
It has been said that the Bible is our Basic Information Before Leaving Earth, and that couldn't be more true. It's more than just a book; It is the Book of all books. It is more than just words; It's God's words. The fact is, God has taken His infinite mind, unfathomable wisdom, and immeasurable understanding and condensed it into a 1,000 page book as best as could ever be done.
The Bible is not something to pick up and flip through every once in a while; we need to read it every day of our lives. Job went as far as to say, "I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food." (Job 23:12). God's Word should take top priority among our material possessions. It's the one thing God doesn't mind if we hold close to our hearts, for it is a sin not to (Deuteronomy 17:18-19).
"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily..."-Acts 17:11
When is the last time you read your Bible? If it's been more than 24 hours, then I challenge you to get up from your computer right now and go read it.
"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts."-Jeremiah 15:16
1 comments:
I've found greater dedication to God's Word by reading every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as I ride a hour in the car for my college classes. =) I don't think any Christian ever could be who they became without the Word of God. What does that mean for our lives? Great thoughts.
Camden
John 17:17
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
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