The point of reading the bible (for me at least) is to have it stored away somewhere in my head so that if I need to I can ask God to help me remember what I've read so I can be helpful to others searching for the right verse!
The other thing is - how will I tell the difference between a sheep and an over-dressed wolf? If I don't read and try to learn, then anyone can come along and spout on about whatever and I risk believing it because I don't know any better?
From the Message Translation - 2 Timothy 4:1-5.
I can't impress this on you too strongly. God is looking over your shoulder.
Christ himself is the Judge, with the final say on everyone, living and dead. He
is about to break into the open with his rule, 2 so proclaim the Message
with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don't
ever quit. Just keep it simple. 3 You're going to find that there will be
times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on
spiritual junk food--catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. 4 They'll
turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. 5 But you--keep your eye on
what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message
alive; do a thorough job as God's servant.
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