No Excuses

Everyone should read the bible at least once in their lifetime.  Unfortunately most people make up excuses to not read it.  Most excuses are easily refutable.

The bible ought to be read as it is immensely historical.  It is firmly placed in the history of the world.  So much more than any other book on which a faith is based.  It is the best-selling book of all time and will continue to be so.  It’s worthy of a look in.  It also contains a variety of literature that are good for study.

But as for some of the common excuses

Not enough time

Daily reading could take a maximum of 20 minutes.  Even less if you take up the 25 words reading challenge from the Bible Society.

Too long

There are a lot of pages.  This was a reason that held me back as well.  But chapters and verses mean you can start and stop wherever you like.  It may take a long time but that’s ok.

Too boring

There are some that are monotonous, but they are in there for a reason.  Perseverance through the boring parts will build character.  Not all of life is exciting either.  Of course there are plenty of exciting and interesting sections as well.

Don’t understand

Different versions of the bible mean that there will be one that suits you.  Although no matter what version you attain there will be a level of not understanding.  That’s ok too as it gives you are chance to ask questions of that Christian friend.  One should not expect to understand every aspect of such a long book in one reading.  Get what you can, ask questions and then read it again.

Don’t want to

This could be the real reason people don’t read it.  That’s because they don’t want to  respond to the revelation of Jesus through the bible.  Don’t keep running away and hiding from Jesus.