I cannot think of a better way for a man to choose to spend his time than in either studying the word of God or communicating it to others. What a noble occupation! What a privilege and delight! Enjoying God's presence in contemplation of his word! What a way to spend one's time!
Paul said that those who "labor in the word and doctrine" should be highly esteemed. (I Tim. 5: 17) It is labor, it is tiring, but it is rewarding, both now and forever.
The exhortation to believers is "give attendance to reading" and "to doctrine" ( I Tim. 4: 13); And, to "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom" (Col. 3: 16).
Knowledge of the holy scriptures contains spiritual vitamins for the soul, fortifying their minds and spirits, giving them a preventative against moral failings, against sin. Said the Psalmist:
"Your word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psa. 119: 11)
One must question the salvation of any professed believer who does not have a love for the word of God.
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