Episode 570: Keeping You from Sin

The evangelist, Dwight L. Moody once declared that “the Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.” A Happy New You is one who reads and meditates on God’s Word every day. We share five tips for having a more dynamic and consistent Bible reading and studying practice.

Besides discussing the importance of reading God’s Word, we suggest 10 things we can do after reflecting on this week of devotionals. This list includes connecting with a friend this weekend, singing along to a new praise and worship song, rewriting the words to a hymn or worship song, and reading Jesus’ prayer in John 17.

Additional scriptures referenced include 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:15; Joshua 1:8; James 1:25; Psalm 119:9, 11, 99, 103; Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 1:6; Matthew 7:24-27; John 17:17; and Genesis 12-23.