NECESSITY OF BEING IN THE WORD

Scriptural Exhortations to be in the Word


Deut. 17:19 Now it (the Law) shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, by carefully observing all the words of this law and these statutes.


Josh. 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.


Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.


Psalm 119:11 Thy word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against Thee.


Psalm 119:104-105 From Thy precepts, I get understanding; therefore, I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.


Isaiah 66:2 But to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My Word.


2 Timothy 3:15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.


2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.


Acts 17:10-11 And the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea; and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.