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heirtohisriches
Community Minister
USA
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 Posted - 01/19/2007 : 08:38:02
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Seven Benefits from Reading Your Bible
Bible reading is more than a pleasant pastime. It can become a daily habit that will change your life. God's Word holds out the promise of rich benefits for those who spend time reading it and taking its truths to heart. Here are just seven of the many ways your life can be better as you make the Bible your daily reading companion. All seven come from Psalm 119 - a magnificent song of praise for God's Word.1. The Bible will help keep you from sin.
"I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you" (verse 11).
2. The Bible will lift your burdens.
"My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word" (verse 28).
3. The Bible will guide your steps.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (verse 105).
4. The Bible will bring you joy.
"Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart" (verse 111).
5. The Bible will ead you to wisdom.
"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple" (verse 130).
6. The Bible will give you peace.
"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble" (verse 165).
7. The Bible will bring you back to God.
"I havve gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I do not foroget your commandments" (verse 176).
"There is no substitute for what is right. And that which is Truth will always be Truth whether if I believe in it or not."
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Seven Benefits from Reading Your Bible
