“Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.”
— Francis Chan
Simplified Meaning:
Reading the Bible is not enough on its own; you have to live by its teachings. Imagine if you read a recipe book all the time but never actually cooked any meals from it. You would know a lot about cooking, but you wouldn't be a good cook because you never practiced it. In the same way, reading the Bible without following its guidance means you're missing the point. For example, the Bible might say to be kind and help others. If you understand this but never actually help people or show kindness, then studying the Bible hasn't really changed your actions or your life. The advice here is similar to any good advice in life: knowing what to do is only half the battle - you have to take action and live by it to truly benefit from it. So, when you read the Bible, think of ways you can put its lessons into practice in your daily life.
