The study, knowledge, understanding and application of the Bible/Word of God cannot be over-emphasized in the life of a Christian. The wisdom, knowledge, understanding and application of the Word of God can only come after a deep study of the Word. Here are a few reasons why you should never stop studying or depart the Word of God.

1. For Knowledge and Understanding (Ps 119:66, Pro 2:6)
2. For Revelation (Eph 1:17, 1Pet 1:13)
3. For Wisdom (Pro 2:6, Eph 1:17)
4. To build you up (Act 20:32)
5. To know your inheritance as a Christian (1Cor 2:12)
6. For cleansing (Eph 5:26)
7. To avoid destruction (Prov 13:13)
8. For life (Jn 1:4)
9. For healing (Pro 14:30)
10. For direction (Ps 119:105)
11. For prayer according to His will (1Jn 5:14)
12. To show thyself approved (2Tim 2:15)
13. To give answer to your faith (1Pet 3:15)
14. For good success and prosperity (Jos 1:
15. To know God (Phil 3:10)
16. For confessions (2Cor 4:13)
17. To build faith (Rom 10:17)
18. To avoid sin (Ps 119:11)
19. For mind renewal (Rom 12:2)
20. To know His will (1Cor 2:16)
21. For fellowship with God (Eph 3:9, Phil 3:10)
22. For revelation of His glory (2Cor 3:18)
23. For growth spiritually (2Pet 3:18)
24. For equipping in the armor of God (Eph 6:17)

Share other reasons you have found in the Scriptures why you should study the Word of God often.

T-Ralph

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