The fragmentary snatches a passage here and there, often dislocating it from its vital connections. Now, because scripture is divine and God-breathed, blessing must of necessity follow even this method of Bible study. Isolated precepts and promises are like dew and honey to the soul and marrow and strength to the bones. But another and higher term than blessing is used concerning Bible study. We are to study for edification.
Blessing is like beauty to the human body.
Edification is the power and activity of the body. Edification means building up in the truth. At school the pupils begin geography with outlines. No teacher asks first about towns, cities and industries. The grand divisions of the globe are first taught.