Reading the Bible – Part 1
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me” (John 5:36).
Some years ago in a young people’s periodical, entitled Truth for Young Christians, the following question was raised: Why is it we can read a three hundred page novel with ease, but we find it hard sometimes to schedule time each day to read a chapter from the Bible?
The young people were asked to send their thoughts on the subject, and here are some of the responses…
To enjoy the Word of God we must “search” the scriptures with our heart, and that is sometimes hard to do.
I believe it has a lot to do with a person’s state of soul. If you are away from the Lord, a novel is more interesting than the Word of God.
Satan will do all he can to prevent us from reading the Bible.
We like to avoid having our conscience stirred up.
We will list some further responses tomorrow.
Continued…
