In a time of need, why do I tend to pick up the Bible and read?
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I do, and I try to find something that I can relate to, not just reading any chapter & verse. God works in mysterious ways. Ask him to guide your eyes and fingers to what He wants you to know. Ask Him to speak to you through this devotion time. AND HE WILL...God Bless
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Yes I am saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and faith in Him alone. I read my Bible everyday. My Bible reading and prayer / devotion time is around 45 minutes to an hour a day not including time for sermon preperation or time I spend with my family reading the Bible.
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I DO!!! This world keeps pulling us down doesn't it! But you know, being on Y! Answers has really helped me, here I can praise and worship God(with some fellow Christians and some none Christians) here I get to share my faith. It's great!!! For me the way I get close to God is listening to some really good music, sit down with my Bible, notepad, and pencil, start reading and write away! It's amazing how much more you notice when you write stuff down. God Bless you sister and hold strong to the faith!!!
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I agree. The Bible has a lot of wisdom, a lot of true stories, a lot of symbolic stories, and errors.
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I do too, i go to church every Sunday and i listen to christian music. my number one goal this year is to read the whole bible, and I'm doing good so far. i know not to many people love God or believe in him. good bye and wish we good luck on reading the bible. ill be praying for more and more people to come to  love God. I'm glad you love him.
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things are happening. just read your Bible to see
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Before I became a born again Christian, I was in your shoes. The bible made zero sense to me. I would read it, and could not remember what I read, nor see the importance of the "dusty old book" However, the only way you will be able to understand it is if you accept Christ into your heart. To do this you must be convinced that God exists, then you must have Him dealing with your heart (which I think He is given your concern about not understanding the bible) Then when this comes to light you will see your need of a Savior due to your lacking in the eyes of God.\n\nBleesed be unto you to harken unto this call.
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Listen, I'm a very devout, strong-faithed Christian (though not always very obedient), but I gotta tell you, bibles are JUST BOOKS WITH PAPER.  Sure, the paper is special and extra-thin, but recycling them won't send you to hell.  God doesn't want you to waste, and if they're sitting around not being used, they're going to waste.  Recycle them, God won't hate you for it.
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ummm ... silly\n\nBUT, in an attempt to explain something very strange ... maybe the person reading the bible was reincarnated from that time and it brings them sorrow to read about their history
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Don't just read it sit down,read a little then ask yourself what does it mean ? A bible with study aids,such as a glossary,and Concordance will help greatly.When in a group or in Church,never just listen,but follow along in the Bible yourself.If you have been saved ask God for help.Never question God ,but don't be afraid to ask God questions.More than any earthly father he wants to help.He will help.\n I'm not trying to push any faith or doctrine,but a Scofield is a good study Bible.
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We all cut and choose in the Bible- most of us couldn't hang with most of Deuteronomy, for instance.  The Holy Spirit leads us to know what is right for us and what isn't.  A lot of the Bible- The Book of Job, the parables of Jesus-are presented as fiction in the first place, and are meaningful anyway.
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As followers of Christ, we are commanded to carry the Gospel to the entire world. We are just doing as commanded.\nWe can't help it if some are offended.\nWe are only 'pushing' it on those who choose to read the religion/spirituality forum.\n\nIts like, if I leave my Bible on the table and another picks it up and reads it, am I pushing my beliefs on him? \nThere are lots of other books to read on my table, so why pick up the Bible and then complain?\nI have to think that those who read this forum are looking for answers.
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I find that when I read, I don't like to think of it as a means to acing a test. I just read for the sake of reading and enhancing my knowledge. Knowing a lot can increase your appreciation for life and see ways to solve problems from different perspectives.
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Unless a person is connected and worship in a church that teaches the Word, they will probably not read it much on their own, therefore they can't live it if they don't read, learn, or know it.  I was that way for a little while in my christian life, so that's the source I can witness about.  Once I was lead to a church that required you to bring your Bible with you, paper and pen, I began learning and loving the Word, which then became my lifestyle.  I hope that helps!
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Its important because your consuminng the body of christ.
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Because it's from their desires, they take what pleases them for the Bible and what doesn't pleases them they leave off..
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I'm a religious person, and I practice at home.  I pray, study my bible and try to live life peacefully and spirtually.  God just wants to hear from you and an occasional thank you doesn't hurt.