I have read your posts.
The initial discussion was whether or not one MUST read Scripture and again, and again I have pointed out that nowhere in Scripture does Jesus or the Apostles say one must read Scripture.
You agreed that one could receive the Word of God in ways other than reading. But, then you jumped to the conclusion that one who does not read Scripture must have lost interest in it.
I disputed that and said that not everyone reads Scripture. Some receive it in other ways i.e. through hymns, or daily reflections or prayers.
You reiterated again about losing interest in Scripture.
And again, I disputed your conclusion.
And now for a third time you repeat it.
Reading Scripture is not for everyone. Some would rather spend their time in prayer or read reflections on it. It does not mean they have no interest, it means they prefer something different. It doesn’t make them any less concerned or interested in knowing God and knowing Jesus.
"STUDY to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the WORD OF TRUTH." (2 Tim.2:15).
Hymns, daily reflections, or prayers are good. But without studying God's Word, the Bible, you just may be an ashamed workman one day. God says that. Not me.
you at post 1321: This is jumping to a conclusion. Why does it mean one has lost interest in the words of God if one does not daily read Scripture?
That said, I firmly aver that there is no substitute for the words of God. Ironically, today's Chambers devotional made the point rather well. The verse he addressed:
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. - John 8:58
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. - Revelation 1:7-8