Read and live.
St. Jerome, who translated the Bible to Latin said: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
Here are five reasons to read your Bible:
~Bible will keep you from sin.
Read Psalm 119:11; “I have hidden your word your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Remember the well-known quote by D.L. Moody: The Bible will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Bible
~Bible will help you know God.
Read John 5:39b; …these are the very Scriptures that testify about me,”
~Bible will bring you joy and peace.
Read Psalm 119:162; I rejoice in your promises, as one who finds great spoil.
~Bible will give you life.
Read John 6:63; The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.
~It will help you grow spiritually.
Read 1 Peter 2:2; Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,