10 Reasons to Memorize Scripture: 1. It creates and sustains delight in the law of the Lord (Psm. 1:2-3; 119:97). 2. It keeps you from sin (Psm. 119:11). 3. It fulfills your very purpose for living (Mt. 4:4). 4. It fends off the flaming arrows of the evil one (Eph. 6:16). 5. It feeds, sustains and grows faith (Pro. 22:18-19; Rom. 10:17). 6. It teaches you how to pray more effectively (Jn. 15:7). 7. It lets the Word of Christ richly dwell in you (Jn. 15:7; Col. 3:15). 8. It assists in encouraging, evangelizing and defending the faith (Pro. 10:11; 1 Pet. 3:16). 9. It promotes ongoing meditation (Jos. 1:8). 10. It was done by Jesus (Mt. 4:4, 7, 10).