Power of Bible Reading

Why make it a habit to read the Bible? Especially when there are lots of great Christian books to read, Bible studies to attend and sermons to download, all of which seem more readily digestible and practical than reading a bit of the Bible each day? Here's Dallas Willard's thoughts on the unique effectiveness of the Bible incorporated into your daily life....

The Prophets and the Gospels share with the Law this vital function of enabling human beings to know God--to know what God is doing and what we are to do. For in that knowledge lies our true well-being....

The law of the Lord gratefully received, studied, and internalized to the point of obedience is "perfect" as Psalm 19:7 says. There is nothing lacking in it for its intended purpose. It therefore converts and restores the souls of those who seek it and receive it. It is a living and powerful being, capable of distinguishing soul and spirit in man and dealing with them appropriately and redemptively (see Hebrews 4:12).

If we want to see real change in our lives we have to start with reading the Bible. Even when it seems tedious or difficult, it is at work restoring our souls and renewing our minds.

"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7

Quote from Revolution of Character by Dallas Willard with Don Simpson.