Another important challenge facing young Christians today is developing the habit of reading the Bible regularly. This challenge is significant because many prefer to devote their time to fiction books, social media, video games, or various forms of entertainment rather than reading the Word of God, which has the power to transform their lives, strengthen their faith, and guide them on the path to salvation (Rom. 1:16; Ps. 19:7–11). In a society saturated with information, the young Christian needs to hear God’s voice daily through the Holy Scriptures.

The inspired writers continually exhorted God’s people to be diligent readers of His Word. The apostle Paul encouraged the evangelist Timothy, saying, “Give attention to reading” (1 Tim. 4:13, NKJV). He also reminded him that from childhood he had known “the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 3:15, NKJV). Jesus Himself regularly read the Scriptures in the synagogue (Luke 4:16), leaving us an example worthy of imitation. On numerous occasions He asked His listeners, “Have you not read?” (Matt. 12:3, 5; 19:4; 21:42), emphasizing the importance of knowing God’s Word. Likewise, He urged the Jews, “You search the Scriptures” (John 5:39, NKJV), because they testify of Him.

From the Old Testament onward, God emphasized the importance of consistently reading His Word. He commanded Joshua to meditate on the Book of the Law “day and night” so that he would prosper spiritually and act wisely (Josh. 1:8). The kings of Israel were instructed to write for themselves a copy of the Law and read it every day of their lives so that they might learn to fear God and obey His commandments (Deut. 17:18–20). The psalmist declared blessed the man who delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night (Ps. 1:1–3). He also proclaimed, “Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day” (Ps. 119:97, NKJV).

All of these passages encourage the young Christian to devote time each day to reading the Bible. The Word of God will help him remain pure before the Lord (Ps. 119:9, 11), strengthen his faith (Rom. 10:17), overcome temptation by following the example of Jesus (Matt. 4:1–11), discern between good and evil (Heb. 5:14), grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ (2 Pet. 3:18), renew his mind (Rom. 12:2), become wise for salvation (2 Tim. 3:15), and be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16–17). Furthermore, the Word of God is “living and powerful” (Heb. 4:12, NKJV), lights our path (Ps. 119:105), brings joy to the heart (Jer. 15:16), and has the power to save the soul (James 1:21).

The more time you devote to reading the Bible, the greater your love for it will become and the deeper your desire to obey God will grow. However, it is not enough simply to read it; it is also essential to meditate on it, believe it, and put it into practice every day (James 1:22–25). Jesus declared, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28, NKJV). Likewise, the psalmist affirmed that those who keep the Lord’s testimonies and seek Him with their whole heart are blessed (Ps. 119:2). May the Lord continually strengthen within you a deep love, respect, and reverence for the Holy Scriptures, so that they may be the guide for your life and faithfully lead you to eternal life (John 17:17; 1 Tim. 4:16).