If you want to promote your spiritual growth the best way you can achieve this is through scripture study. The main priority of a stout Christian should be scripture study. However, only a few people do this. Some of the reasons that prevent many people from engaging in scripture study are busy schedules, laziness, lack of motivation and many others. In addition to personal bible study some people prefer to conduct scripture study in groups. Most people who have never participated in scripture study do not know it benefits. It is for this reason that I have deemed it fit to outline some of the benefits of scripture study.
First and foremost scripture study enables you to identify the truth and know what is false. A lot of people have taken it upon themselves to spread the word of God. However, some of these people end up leading their believers in the wrong way by delivering false teachings. The believers who believe these preachers and taking their word as it is are many. Scripture study is the only way to know the truth about bible teachings. A thorough study of the scripture is the best way to know what God exactly intends of us.
Over the last couple of decades Times have changed a lot. A lot of evils and crimes have become rampant in recent times. Therefore, finding a lot of people straying, believing false things and also doing unrighteous things is not a wonder. People who do not discern the right from the wrong are the ones who do such things. Therefore, studying the bible is important for someone who wants to live a righteous life as portrayed in the scriptures. Scripture study is the best way of acquiring knowledge and guidance that you need to discern the right from the wrong.
Getting counsel and guidance is the other benefit of scripture study. Nowadays, people face a lot of problems. Financial problems, workplace stress, loss of a loved one, anxiety and depression are some of the causes of the problems. It is very difficult to go through these problems alone. Many people end up giving up in life and even reaching to the extent of committing suicide because of this reason. You can get professional help from counselors. However, you need to complement the professional help you receive with scripture study. The scripture has a lot of motivational stories that can provide you with guidance and counseling. You can end up counseling people who have depression and anxiety issues. Sometimes you might fall into temptation and sin without knowing. Lack of knowledge of God’s intention is the main reason people sin.