Make careful choice of the books which you read: let the…
““Make careful choice of the books which you read: let the holy Scriptures ever have the preeminence. Let Scripture be first and most in your hearts and hands and other books be used as subservient to it. While reading ask yourself: 1. Could I spend this time no better? 2. Are there better books that would edify me more? 3. Are the lovers of such a book as this the greatest lovers of the Book of God and of a holy life? 4. Does this book increase my love to the Word of God, kill my sin, and prepare me for the life to come? "The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one Shepherd. Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body." Ecclesiastes 12:11-12””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prioritize sacred texts over secular reading; evaluate each book’s spiritual benefit and impact on moral growth.
In simple terms: Choose books that deepen faith and character.
Key Takeaway
Read with discernment and purpose.
Themes
faith
reading
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
scriptural
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal study
- devotional time
- educational choices
Key Concepts
biblical wisdom
discernment
prioritization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this book shape your values?
- What criteria guide your reading choices?
A Different Perspective
May overlook valuable secular knowledge.