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What does the Bible say about reading your bible?

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The Bible calls believers to read, hear, study, and treasure God’s Word because through it God teaches, nourishes, corrects, and guides His people in Christ. Joshua 1:8 commends continual meditation on the Law, while 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches that all Scripture is God-breathed and equips believers for every good work. Psalm 119 celebrates Scripture as a lamp for the path and a safeguard against sin, and Romans 15:4 says it gives endurance, encouragement, and hope. God’s Word is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), and believers should let it dwell richly among them (Colossians 3:16), studying it diligently and depending on it as their daily bread.

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  • Joshua 1:8 7 votes

    This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate thereon day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

  • 2 Timothy 3:16 6 votes

    Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,

  • Psalms 119:105 5 votes

    Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.

  • Romans 15:4 4 votes

    For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

  • Psalms 119:11 4 votes

    I have hidden your word in my heart, That I might not sin against you.

  • Hebrews 4:12 3 votes

    For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

  • Colossians 3:16 3 votes

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

  • 2 Timothy 2:15 3 votes

    Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

  • Matthew 4:4 3 votes

    But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"

  • Psalms 119:9 2 votes

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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