![]() For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. Hebrews 5:12-14 KJV – For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. The world desperately needs mature Christians who behave like Jesus! The more we study the Bible, the more we know God, and the more we know Him, the more we love Him and are more like Him. If we want to grow into spiritually mature Christians, who are examples to other believers, we absolutely must learn how to study the Bible, apply it to our lives, and share it with others. We cannot obtain spiritual maturity if we forsake the studying of the scriptures. But when we study the Bible it becomes an anchor for our souls and gives us spiritual stability.Įphesians 4:14 KJV – That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive Reason to Study the Bible #3- for spiritual maturity When we don’t study the Bible for ourselves, we will be tossed about by every wind of doctrine, easily deceived, and doubt-ridden. We will make emotionally driven decisions, instead of using biblical discernment. If we don’t know what the Bible says about who God is, and what He can do, we’ll have shallow faith that won’t withstand the test of time or trials. Reason to Study the Bible #2- for spiritual stability ![]() When we study the Bible we take an active role in growing in our faith, character, and ministry.Ģ Timothy 2:15 KJV – Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. It helps us to know the truth, live out the truth, and invest the truth in others. Spiritual growth is an important reason to study the Bible. We go from carnality to Christlikeness the more we learn and apply God’s word. The Lord uses His word to correct us and change us. Spiritual growth is the process by which God makes us more like Jesus Christ. Reason to Study the Bible #1- for spiritual growth “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ~ Charles Spurgeon 3 Reasons to Study the Bible for Yourself Instead of relying on someone else to spoon-feed us the scriptures, we must study the Bible for ourselves for spiritual growth, stability, and maturity. We need to get a daily dose of doctrine to strengthen our spirit. The Bible renews our minds, restores our hope, and refreshes our souls. We must seek the Lord in the scriptures ourselves! While we should be hearing sound doctrine from the pulpit weekly, our pastor shouldn’t be our sole source of sustenance from the Bible. But those transformative truths often take a bit of digging to discover. You may not realize it, but the word of God is alive and active, and able to transform your entire life. There are numerous reasons to study the Bible for yourself.
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