Studying the Word of God can be dangerous if you merely study it without applying it. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Bible study increases our responsibility.
The purpose of Bible study is to change us. Application is hard work Application is hard work because it requires serious thinking. Application is hard work because satan fights it. Application is hard work because we naturally resist change. Four steps to practical application Pray for insight on how to apply the message.