“Begin reading your Bible this very day. The way to do a thing is to do it, and the way to read the Bible is actually to read it. It is not meaning, or wishing, or resolving, or intending, or thinking about it; that will not advance you one step. You must positively read. There is no royal road in this matter, any more than in the matter of prayer. If you cannot read yourself, you must persuade somebody else to read to you. But one way or another, through eyes or ears, the words of Scripture must actually pass before your mind.” – J.C. Ryle
Read. Your. Bible.
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Aw, Jules. How’d you know I needed to read that this morning? Thanks for that. Now I’m off to grab my ESV and a cup o’ joe.
Yes, and amen!!!
I read something similar Sunday night. The writer said to read your Bible even if you have to do it in fits and bursts. But just do it.
Did you know GHS was using you too to encourage me?
Amen!
“…you must persuade someone else to read it to you”
Love it!
After going too long without reading my bible regularly, I’ve started reading it with the new year. I get up every morning, have my coffee, and my time with the Lord. It’s a wonderful way to start the day. And the RIGHT way. Thank you for this encouragement!
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