Transformative Bible Reading

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Transformative Bible Reading
Nehemiah 8:1-10

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True bible reading is transformative and teaches us how to do God's will

A tale of two books

Improper bible reading will not transform you

Improper bible reading
gives up too easily

Improper bible reading
focuses too much on knowledge

Improper bible reading
promotes pride

Proper bible reading transforms you

Proper bible reading
leads to worship

Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responed, 'Amen! Amen!' Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD.(Nehemiah 8:6)

Proper bible reading
leads to good works

Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared.'(Nehemiah 8:10)

Proper bible reading
leads to stronger faith

Nehemiah said, 'This day is holy to our Lord.Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'(Nehemiah 8:10)

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Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodiesas a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Godthis is true worship. Do not conform tothe pattern of this world, but be transformedby the renewing of your mind.

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