Feast Upon The Words Of Christ

Why is reading the scriptures important?

Some may think that its something you just do because your told to. Some may know that the scriptures have answers and brings us closer to god.

It's a choice.

I feel that the scriptures strengthen our relationship with God and also our families.

I have grown up knowing we should read the scriptures but never did. Then the last couple months I have been reading the scriptures and its been amazing. Some of my friends and family have seen a difference in me. I have been more calm. If I miss a day of reading, I am more irritated.

I have taken some verses from the Book Of Mormon and the Bible that talks about Feasting on the words of Christ.

2 Nephi 31:20
 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. 

1 Nephi 15:24
 And I said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction. 

Matthew 4:4
 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 

I know that making scripture reading, studying to your daily life, it will strengthen your relationships and you will find answers.

God has given us the Bible and the Book Of Mormon to go hand in hand. We should read them both and fill your soul with the words of God.

My life has changed tremendously. I know that reading the scriptures has been a HUGE part of that. Also going to church. Going to church weekly is important. I urge you all to go to church, or continue going to church.

You can find a local church at www.beta.mormon.org . You can also chat with members, meet missionaries and also request a copy of the Book Of Mormon.

Alma 32:28
 Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves- It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me.