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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Meekness, gentleness, longsuffering, faith, patience, are all mentioned in the Word of God as fruits of the Spirit... Never do these graces shine so brightly as they do in the sick room. They enable many a sick person to preach a silent sermon, which those around him never forget. Would you adorn the doctrine you profess? Would you make your Christianity beautiful in the eyes of others?
J.C. Ryle

Memorizing Scripture is beneficial because it: 1. Helps to renew your mind and change your thought life, establishing permanent change in your entire manner of life and conduct (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3). 2. Follows the example of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:1-10). 3. Equips you to use Scripture in everyday situations (for example: Acts 2:16-21, 25-28; 3:22-23; 13:40-41, 47). 4. Allows God’s Word to be the foundation of your life (Deuteronomy 6:6-8). 5. Provides guidance (Psalm 119:24, 105). 6. Develops confidence in witnessing (Isaiah 55:11). 7. Establishes a fountain to conquer temptation (for example: Matthew 4:1-10) and to gain victory over sin (Psalm 119:9-11). 8. Becomes an integral part of your prayer life (for example: Acts 4:24-31). 9. Enables you to teach, counsel, encourage, and build up others in the Body of Christ (Colossians 3:16). 10. Provides a basis for meditation On God’s Word (Psalm 119:15-16, 97). 11. Makes the Word of God readily available for comfort (Psalm 119:52). 12. Keeps God’s Word ready to refresh or revive (Psalm 119:93). 13. Provides stability in your spiritual life (Psalm 37:31; 40:8). 14. Gives you the truth so that, at times of need, you are ready to answer others concerning your source of hope (Proverbs 22:17-21; 1 Peter 3:15).
John Broger