10 Reasons Why People Do Not Read Their Bible

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10 Reasons Why People Do Not Read Their Bible

A false worship of God is deeply rooted in lack of Bible reading, studying and application.

Below are 10 common reasons why people do not read their own Bible:

#1. They Cannot Find Time To Read

If we say the Bible is the most important book in our life, then it must reflect in our time.

#2. They Cannot Relate

The theme of the Bible is so straight and clear. It is very related to us because the Bible tells the human story of depravity and the perfect solution to cure it.

#3. They Cannot Understand

Christianity is a community of helpers with a common goal to edify each other.

#4. They Find It As A Religious Book

They think the Bible is full of dos and don’ts that take away our human liberty to have our way. The Bible is far from that.

Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is living and active. It is a living Word and not a dead religious book.

#5. They Cannot Read All

I have seen people who are Christians who can devour the most voluminous fiction books in town in no time, but they have never read the Bible from cover to cover.

#6. They Cannot Find It Interesting

Yet they can read the newspapers and magazines of stories of dead and living men. They read the sports news every single day not understanding how the stars make their millions, but it still excites them.

#7. They Cannot Accept All Its Teachings

God and His Word are the same. He said that He has put His Word above His name. Paul writing in 2 Timothy 3:16 said that all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for equipping the man of God for good works.

#8. They Cannot Figure Out Where To Start

Amazing! Start anyway! Take one step at a time and you will cover the whole book. For every level of Christian living, there are possible recommendations available for you to start somewhere and move on.

#9. They Find It As A White Man’s Book

The Bible is not a white man’s book for black people. It is the Word of God for all men. Not reading it will mean that you will live by general revelation found in creation that is very limited to explain all the revealed glory of God and what He intends to do.

#10. They Find It As Outdated

The Bible is not outdated. It’s a living book written by God Himself. Heaven and earth will pass away but the Word will not. It is the most updated current book of all books.

The Bible is not just another book to have it and be gathering dust in your room. It must be life touching. It is the very Word of God that is authoritative, powerful, and creative. Hebrews 11:3 says that the worlds were framed by the Word of God.

Thank you for listening to “Living the Gospel” podcast with Eric Otchere. Join me again another time as we share an interesting discussion on how to read, understand and enjoy the Bible.

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