Continuing from yesterday: reasons why I should read the Bible regularly. Without going through Psalm 119 in detail, here are four verses (between vs. 89 and 140) providing four reasons that are underlined in my Bible. Good reasons among many, why the Bible is worth much attention.
First the contents of the Bible, words from God, are eternal. That should make reading of them more important than all books, TV shows or movies that I may find informative and entertaining. That is if I respond with a mind set "on things above."
Your word, Lord, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Second, many books can provide information, increasing my knowledge and expertise. However the Bible, in an unmatched way, provides wisdom from God.
our commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
101 Third, when making decisions, whose guidance will help me most? Surveys show that in some countries, for many people, TV talk shows and other programs provide their insights and models for life direction. There are of course many influences that provide guidance as we make daily decisions and occasional major decisions. The Bible can and should provide our foundational guidance. But it has to become a familiar reference for me.
Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Fourth, the Bible provides promises from God. Millions of people have believed these promises over thousands of years. Millions would affirm what the psalmist believed. To believe and trust God's promises you have to know what they are - so we read the Bible regularly.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested,
and your servant loves them.
First the contents of the Bible, words from God, are eternal. That should make reading of them more important than all books, TV shows or movies that I may find informative and entertaining. That is if I respond with a mind set "on things above."
Your word, Lord, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Second, many books can provide information, increasing my knowledge and expertise. However the Bible, in an unmatched way, provides wisdom from God.
our commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
101 Third, when making decisions, whose guidance will help me most? Surveys show that in some countries, for many people, TV talk shows and other programs provide their insights and models for life direction. There are of course many influences that provide guidance as we make daily decisions and occasional major decisions. The Bible can and should provide our foundational guidance. But it has to become a familiar reference for me.
Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Fourth, the Bible provides promises from God. Millions of people have believed these promises over thousands of years. Millions would affirm what the psalmist believed. To believe and trust God's promises you have to know what they are - so we read the Bible regularly.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested,
and your servant loves them.
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