1. I already know a lot of Bible verses and I’ll look them up when I need them. Yeah! But do you know the references to all the Bible verses? I know I don’t and that’s why it’s so important to learn the reference while learning the verse(s).
2. I’m no good at memorization. Join the club. But if God has told us to memorize Scripture, don’t you think He will help you, if you do it for His glory?
3. I’ve tried before and just give up. That’s one of the reasons for this blog-to create a community to interact and encourage one another. Maybe you could find someone to partner with to help you be accountable (and visa versa).
4. I don’t enjoy memorizing. Good for you for admitting that! You also probably didn’t enjoy learning the multiplication tables, either. But aren’t you glad you did?
5. I haven’t got time to memorize. I confess I have to work on this one. (But I do have time to spend on Pinterest.) It’s different from exercising when you want to have a block of time to get the full benefit. Actually memorizing is easier when it’s done in snatches of time.
6. I’m confused about what version of the Bible to use. Some of us “more senior” people remember there being only one version-the King James Version. To be truthful, I still prefer the KJV. However, since so many complain that they can’t understand this version, I suggest the New International Version, because many Bible memorization groups use this version. That’s not to say the version you prefer is “bad” or “inferior”, but keep in mind the importance is memorizing the Scriptures. Just try to be consistent with the version you use.
7. I’ll get to it later. The trouble is, we may not always have a Bible, so the only part of it you will have is what is in your head. (Could you really believe a year ago, that the whole country, and most of the world would be shut down and we’d all being wearing face masks?)
So here are some of my thoughts. What other excuses do you think people give? What do you think about the ones I gave.
Thanks for reading! We will start our next set of verses the beginning of February.
Lamp for my feet 