wwa83 – We Love God!

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