Reading the Bible Diligently
24 Nov
“Let us arm ourselves with a thorough knowledge of the Word of God. Let us read our Bibles more diligently than ever, and become familiar with every part of them. Let the Word dwell in us richly. Let us beware of anything which would make us give less time and less heart to the perusal of its sacred pages. The Bible is the sword of the Spirit – let it never be laid aside. The Bible is the true lantern for a dark and cloudy time – let us beware of traveling without its light.”
~ J.C. Ryle
Warnings to the Churches, “Idolatry”, 167.
“Let us…become familiar with every part of them.” That reminds me of when a wise man asked me, “What is your plan for mastering the Bible?” Not complete, perfect mastery in living it out – but mastery in knowing it contents, being proficient in use.