Bible Quote by J. C. Ryle
“It may well be feared, that there is not enough Biblereading among us. It is not sufficient to have the Book. We must actually read it, and pray over it ourselves. It will do us no good, if it only lies still in our houses. We must be actually familiar with its contents, and have its texts stored in our memories and minds. Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition. It can only be obtained by diligent, regular, daily, attentive, wakeful reading.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Importance of Scripture Reading, 1865
Reading and meditating on scripture regularly is essential; passive ownership yields no spiritual benefit.
In simple terms: Reading the Bible actively is necessary for growth.
Key Takeaway
Read and reflect on scripture daily.
Themes
faith
discipline
spiritual growth
education
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
serious
Type
inspirational
educational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- Bible study groups
- preaching
- daily routines
Key Concepts
theology
habit formation
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you internalize what you read?
- How can you make scripture reading a habit?
A Different Perspective
Reading alone without reflection offers little insight.
