Answer: Bible memorization is of utmost important in the Christian life. In fact, memorizing Scripture is perhaps the single most crucial element to spiritual growth and victory over sin. The Word of God is powerful because it is literally "God-breathed" from the mind of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and when we fill our minds with His words by memorizing scripture, we avail ourselves of the most powerful spiritual tool there is. When we memorize the Word of God, several things happen. Psalm 119:11 tells us the psalmist hid God's Word in his heart so that he would not sin against Him. Not only did he hear and read the Word, but he internalized it and laid it up in his mind and memory for future use. The Word of God is the believer's only truly potent weapon against sin, and when placed in the mind through Bible memorization, it is a strong influence for godliness and righteous living. Hebrews 4:12 tells us the Word of God is "living and active" meaning that it has supernatural power to mold us into Christ-likeness when we meditate upon it, and there is no better way to meditate on the Word than to have it in our minds and memories. Just as Jesus used God's Word to fend off attacks of Satan (Matthew 4:1-11), so must we be able to use the same weapon. Prayer - Oh Father GOD gives us the desire to read and memorize your preciuos word. Amen! |
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