25 Benefits of Memorizing God's Word -

by Janine Mick Wills

Have you ever wondered why you should memorize God’s Word? Make no bones about it. If the words we write are important, God’s word is even more so. It’s so important, God said not to change it in the slightest (Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you).

So then, it is reasonable that something of such high value should be hidden in our hearts (Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Deuteronomy 6:6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart).

Here are the three main reasons we should memorize God’s Word:

The Bible commands you to memorize Scripture – Deuteronomy 6:6; Job 22:22; Proverbs 7:1-3
The Bible implies you should memorize Scripture – Joshua 1:8; Jeremiah 15:16; Colossians 3:16
The Bible teaches by example that you should memorize Scripture – Job 23:12; David-Psalm 119:9-11, 14; Joshua 1:8; Jesus-Matt. 4:1-11

reasons to memorize God's word — 25 ways God’s Word can help you.

Now that we know the three main reasons why we should memorize God’s Word, here are 25 benefits of it:

Leads you to loving obedience to God and His Word – Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Helps you to teach your children – Deuteronomy 6:7-9; Proverbs 6:20-23
Causes you to prosper and be a success for God – Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1
Brings you great happiness and joy – Psalm 1; Jeremiah 15:16
Enables you to meditate upon the Word day and night – Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8
Produces a vibrant, stable consistent life – Psalm 1:3
Produces a fruitful life – Psalm 1:3
Converts the soul – Psalm 19:7; 2 Timothy 3:15
Gives you great wisdom – Psalm 19:7; 119:99; Proverbs 3:4
Gives you guidance – Psalm 37:31; 40:8; 119:105
Gives you victory over sin, Satan, and temptation – Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 4:1-11
Gives you comfort in times of affliction – Psalm 119:50, 92
Gives a better understanding of the Word, resulting in spiritual growth – Psalm 119:99; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Gives you victory over evil thoughts – Psalm 119:113; Romans 12:2; John 17:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Gives great peace and victory over worry – Psalm 119:165; Isaiah 26:3
Results in a longer life – Proverbs 3:2
Gives sweet sleep – Proverbs 3:24; 6:22
Keeps you from evil company – Proverbs 6:20-24; 7:1-5
Memorized Scripture can never be taken away from you – Amos 8:11-12
Protects you from error – Matthew 22:29
It is an investment in that which is eternal – Matthew 24:35; 1 Peter 1:25
Makes the Word available for the Holy Spirit to call your attention whenever it is needed – John 14:26
Greatly aids your prayer life – John 15:7; 1 John 3:22
Increases one’s teaching and preaching ministry – Acts 18:24-28; 2 Timothy 4:2
Equips you for effective witnessing and counseling – 1 Peter 3:15

I thought of adding the above verses, but they will be more beneficial if you look them up on your own. It would make a great Bible study/devotion. Plus, the Bible commends those who study the Word of God (Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so).

So, if anyone asks you, “Why should I memorize Scripture, and how will it benefit me?” you will now be ready to give an answer (1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear).

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