Men’s Fraternity, Malaysia

“ We need to yearn for God and to know Him. We know Him through His Word. John 17:3 says, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."

Here are some misconceptions or false excuses I hear for why Christians don't read their Bibles:  

1. I'm too busy and don't have time. Boy, isn't that a lame one! Listen, all of us are "too busy", but are we too busy to put God first? Priorities, folks, priorities!

2. I'm too tired to read. Yeah, but yet we're not too tired to do other things, like watch TV until midnight. Another lame one! Find a good time during the day when you're not tired (such as in the morning or during lunch break) to spend 20 minutes in the Word.

3. That's for preachers and missionaries. Another cop-out. Listen, God's Word is for ALL GOD'S CHILDREN! God intended for each of us to learn to discipline ourselves a little each day so we can truly KNOW HIM!

4. I do devotionals every day. That's enough! Sorry, but no it isn't. A few verses a day is not enough to sustain or grow in our Walk with God. Why? Because God is so vast, and His ways are much higher than our ways (Is. 55:9). We need to dig into the Book and take a big bite out of it, not a puny nibble! If you're used to puny nibbles as your daily spiritual diet, then at least start by reading a chapter or two.

5. I like to read some parts of it, but other parts I don't relate to. Again, in being respectful of God's Word, we need to look at it as the Whole Counsel of God. So then, why do we practice "Burger King Theology" and pick and choose what we will read? We need to discipline ourselves to read ALL OF IT, even the parts we have difficulty with. That's how we learn.

There are many benefits to daily study of God's Word, which are vital to Bible-believing Christians if we are to enjoy a satisfying relationship with God and a quality Christian life. ... ”

"The Holy Bible (God's Word)" by Lynette Schaefer
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