Why Reading Your Bible is Important

DAY 335
9-4-10
HEBREWS 5-7


Good Afternoon!

The Hebrew Christians were leaving Christ and going back to Judaism. The reason was more than just from being tired of the persecution – they were not growing in Christ and therefore were weak.

Heb. 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.


Heb. 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity.

Christians need a solid foundation of elementary teachings; and then must move on to a steady diet of solid spiritual teaching. By growth in knowledge and wisdom of God’s word we are able to know the difference between right and wrong; good and evil; spiritual and unspiritual; and biblical and unbiblical. We will grow in the hope of Christ and the grace of God. This maturity gives us strength to stand up to persecution and temptation.

Reading the Bible everyday is vital for our spiritual heath. It’s not a legalistic item to simply check off; it’s an infusion of the power of the Holy Spirit of God. Who are the strong Christians who are able to stay with Jesus no matter what? Only those “who have tasted the heavenly gift; who have shared in the Holy Spirit; who have tasted the goodness of the word of God.” (Heb 6:4-5)

Barry