(Arthur Pink, “Bible Study”)
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“Desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.” 1 Peter 2:2
The Bible consists of a series of letters from the Heavenly Father to His dear children. Then let us cherish them as such, and act accordingly. A few verses that are thoughtfully and prayerfully pondered, will advantage us far more than two or three whole chapters merely skimmed through.
That against which we are protesting is the God-dishonoring idea that His Word is merely a piece of literature, which may be “mastered” by a course of “study.” Therefore we would warn against an undue occupation with the technical aspects of the Bible. God’s blessed Word is not for dissection by the knife of cold intellectuality. It is not given for us to display our cleverness and “brilliance” upon, but to be bowed before in true humility. It is not designed for mental entertainment, but for the regulation of our daily lives!
Our motive when approaching the Word should be to seek that which will subdue pride and bring us as supplicants to the footstool of Mercy–not to acquire that which will puff us up in our own conceit. …
I seriously doubt if God has called or requires us, merely to ‘study’ His Word. Because What we need to do, is FEED thereon. …
By all means, “search the Scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11);
slowly ponder each word in every verse. Pray constantly for the guidance and illumination of the Spirit, that He may open to you its Divine mysteries. Above all, beg God to write His Word more legibly and fully upon the tablets of your heart, that you may put the precepts into practice.
“Nourished up in the Words of Faith” (1 Timothy 4:6). Because God’s Word is the only nutritive food for the soul! This is why the Holy Scriptures are given to us–that we may grow in love and reverence for them, and be more and more regulated by them. Therefore it is only by feeding on this Heavenly Manna, that strength is obtained . . .
for our pilgrim walk,
our warfare with sin and Satan, and
therefore for our service unto God and our fellows.
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