One of the
problems that people can fall into is thinking they don’t need to learn and
grow. The only way that this would be true is if a person was perfect. It is
pretty clear that no one is perfect in our world. In fact, God, our creator,
has clearly stated that: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God.” Since we are not perfect, then it follows that we can always be
improving. The best way to seek how growth is needed, and can come about, is to
read the Bible. In reading the Bible we will be taught the word of God, we will
be able to train ourselves to be the person God created us to be, and we can be
corrected from our errors.
When I met
my wife Tami I found out she was a professional golfer. I was reluctant to tell
her that I played golf, because I’m not sure I would call what I played golf. I
swung a golf club, but there were many errors to my game. When I decided to
finally play with Tami, she was able to “instruct me” in how to play correctly;
she corrected my errors. The Bible is an important tool in correcting our
errors and helping us to live more righteously.
Along with
this, the Bible helps us to get to know the creator Himself. The Bible is full
of stories that help us to see the character and love of God. The life of Jesus
is a direct picture into the nature of God. The overall story of the Bible
leads us to understand who God is, why God created us, and the purpose we have
in this world. The Bible also instructs us in how we can receive eternal life
(through faith in Jesus Christ), and how Jesus’ death enables us to be forgiven
from our sins.
The
Bible is the most important instructional book that has ever been in print. The
more you know and understand the Bible the fuller and richer your life will be.
The Bible will give you direction and clarity to life. As Psalm 119:9
says, “How can a person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.” You
can’t live according to God’s word if you don’t know God’s word. I highly encourage you to read the
Bible often. Blessings.
