The Bible is the Word of God. Within its pages we are told to hide God’s words within our heart. So, how do we hide God’s words within our hearts? By studying it, of course. This is why it is important to study the Bible.
Just reading the words is not enough. God’s Word is the ultimate weapon against the enemy. Therefore, we need to know what the words are telling us. What do they mean? We can only get the answer by delving deep into them, taking them apart, piece by piece, and giving each a thorough examination.
Another reason to study the Bible is because that is where our instructions on how to lead a good Christian life are located. For instance, The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) tell us what we should and should not do. Then the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-11) tell us how we should act, what our attitudes should be and what the rewards will be if we adopt them.
Most importantly, located within the Bible, God tells us how to build a relationship with Him. This is his most fervent wish! He loves us and wants desperately for us to love Him back. He tells us how to pray (Matthew 6:5-13), which is our main line of communication to Him. When we pray to God we must also study His Word to find His answers.
The bottom line is this; unless we study the Bible faithfully on a regular basis, we will not be able to build a solid, loving relationship with God. We will not be able to strengthen ourselves against the enemy. Last but not least, we will not understand how to lead the life that God wishes us to lead. What more reason should you need?
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