The King James Bible emphasizes the importance of knowing and speaking scripture out loud and to each other in various ways. Below are 10 Reasons to quote scripture. 

Understanding the importance of scripture and speaking scripture daily can enhance your faith, promote Christian unity, encourage spiritual growth, and provide powerful Bible teachings, guidance, and hope from scripture, making it essential to incorporate scripture in daily life. 

1. For Teaching and Admonition

The Bible is a source of teaching and instruction. By speaking and sharing scripture, we can teach and admonish one another, guiding each other in the path of righteousness.

• Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

2. For Encouragement and Strength

Speaking scripture to one another provides encouragement and strengthens our faith, especially during times of trial and difficulty.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

3. For Spiritual Growth and Maturity

Regularly engaging with scripture helps believers grow spiritually and mature in their faith, equipping them to handle life’s challenges.

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

4. For Defending Against Temptation and Evil

Knowing and speaking scripture is a powerful defense against temptation and the attacks of the enemy, as exemplified by Jesus during His temptation in the wilderness.

• Ephesians 6:17: “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

5. For Promoting Unity and Fellowship

Sharing scripture fosters unity and strengthens the bond of fellowship among believers, helping them to be of one mind and spirit.

• Philippians 2:2: “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”

6. For Avoiding Error and Understanding God’s Power

Knowing scripture helps us avoid error and understand the power of God. Jesus emphasized the importance of knowing the scriptures to avoid misunderstanding His message and the power of God.

• Matthew 22:29: “Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”

7. For Constant Remembrance and Obedience

The Bible encourages believers to keep God’s words constantly in their minds and to speak them regularly to ensure they are always remembered and obeyed.

• Deuteronomy 6:6-9: “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.”

8. For Increasing Faith

Hearing the word of God is essential for building and increasing faith. By regularly speaking and listening to scripture, our faith is strengthened and deepened.

• Romans 10:17: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

9. For Growing in Our Relationships

Engaging with scripture together helps us grow in our relationships with one another. The Bible teaches that just as iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another, encouraging mutual growth and accountability.

• Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

10. For Giving Scripture Breath and Life

When we speak scripture, we give it breath and life, allowing God’s powerful words to work in our lives and the lives of others. God’s word comes with power and accomplishes His purposes.

• Isaiah 55:11: “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
• Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Summary

Knowing and speaking scripture is vital for teaching, encouragement, spiritual growth, defense against evil, promoting unity, avoiding error, and constant remembrance. By keeping God’s word in our hearts and minds, and sharing it with others, we strengthen our faith and build a supportive community of believers.

Reflection Question

How can you incorporate the practice of speaking scripture into your daily life to experience its power and strengthen your faith and relationships?