If you're a Christian, do you feel bad for not reading the Bible?

Well since I am a Christian, I would feel bad if I forgot to read the Bible. I have Esword on the computer and I read a chapter in the morning and one in the evening. One time it got so late that I closed the computer down before reading it. So I turned the computer back on just to read the chapter. I believe the Bible is the true word of God. And it is not boring, it is very exciting hearing the word of God from creation through past the end of time.

Personally, I love my bible.. and when I've been lax on reading it I feel more distant from the Lord.. (and even more prone to troubles, and instead of the joyous and peaceful voice and spirit of the Lord the darker voices of worries, troubles, etc, begin to hold more sway). I've preferred these many years to read on my own, and I've come to some rather joyful conclusions which differ with one or two strongly held doctrines of most christian believers, and these insights have given me great joy.. Though it doesn't make me love my fellow believers any less.. There's many things in the bible which indicate that God is perfect and the 'end' result of this life (life as we know it) will be far greater than what most believe.. I think we highly underestimate God, and His Power and ability.. (I'm a little off topic.. sorry it's late! or late for me anyway!) Thank for the nice topic.

I neither ignore nor underestimate the the great teachings of God through His words on the Bible but honestly speaking, I feel so guilty that I didn't give much time of my life reading it that I missed lots of opportunities to be a better person than I was before. But I know God never closes a door to us men and I believe it's not yet too late for me, I have been reading the passages of the Bible for years now and I'm so happy and blessed to have such an enlightenment.

I don't believe the Bible was inspired so we should read it over and over from beginning to end. I also don't believe we are supposed to memorise it so we can look more Godly by quoting scripture all the time. It's kind of a personal book yet written for all who chose to believe.
I don't physically pick my Bible up so much anymore but I constantly listen to and seek out different scriptures. No anime or Harry Potter for me.

Before I gave my life to Christ it was if it was all in another language. 26 years later I'm still amazed at how much I have learned and still want to know. It's complex for the deep thinkers or more mature Christians, yet at the same time it's simple message of "Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self" is easy enough for anyone to understand.

Yes Iam a Christan and no I dont read the Bible yes I have read pieces of it Yes I feel bad that I dont read it I think that if I read I wouldnt have questioned so many things.Even though I still do not read the bible I have learned not to question God I lead my life the way I think he wants me to yes I know I mess up but everyone does.
as for what the bible is I believe that it is true but there have been so many versions to it it seems its been changed for diffrent relgions but I still believe that each version is on the same track

I am a Christian and attend a Catholic high school. We are taught in our religion classes that "All of the Bible is true, and some of it actually happened." We are told that the Bible contains religious truth and only some historical truth. The Bible needs to be interpreted so that we can understand what message the scripture writers are trying to convey. This makes sense to me - the Bible is not a text book full of facts and therefore should not be read like one. I don't feel bad for not reading the Bible - I only feel bad for not making the effort to understand its meaning.

Is this only for Christians, Ron?? You are one of my Mylot friends, so all your discussion come to my inbox, and I can't resist any discussion on religion.;)

The Bible is not everybody's cup of tea, Ron. Not everybody feels refreshed and inspired by it. The Bible sure did not inspire me. When I reached the end of Judges, I was so upset that I quit reading it. I still haven't got the guts to pick it and start reading it again where I stopped, that is, the end of Judges. So, I can say, half of the Bible was enough to drive me away from Christianity. However, I do respect those who say they feel inspired by it, though I don't understand how. The only thing I understand is this: What inspires one upsets the other. This is life.:)

Cheers and happy mylotting

It is our decision whether we want to read it or not. but sometimes when i have problems of my own i would depend on the bible. it would give me some answers to my problems. with some added prayer of course.

Hi
I am Muslim
And i like reading Holy Quran with its translateion.
I just want to Add that Bible, Old Testament is Book Bestowed to Christ by ALlah, but unfortunately its not available in pure form. Otherwise it must be a book to guide people to spend their lives as per relegion

Take xcare

Hey Ronreyes,

I consider myself a Christian and yes I do feel bad "sometimes" about reading the bible. I say sometimes because it doesn't really weigh heavy on my mind unless it's Sunday. I don't in any way, shape, or form think that the Bible is boring or a collection of fairy tales. I do believe that the Bible is here for us to find answers and to understand things better. Not everything in the Bible will concern us, especially not in the Old Testament. I do feel that I should read it more: (1) because it needs to be read by me (as I am not trying to push it on anyone else) and (2) because from what I know and have read, there are things in my life that could be better or could have turned out better had I just paid attn to examples given in the Bible. As for interpretations, that is not anything that should stop a person from reading the Bible. Everyone has their own interpretation of everything, so that's not really an excuse. Just because someone said one thing doesn't mean you can't go find out for yourself.To people who don't read the Bible because there are no pictures, that's just weird thinking. Not all books have to have pics to get a point across.

Back on topic, I don't really have a reason for not reading the Bible when I think about it. I during the day, other things seem so much more important than they really are and are taking up time that I could be reading. I've been working on it but I'm not up to where I should be in reading the Bible.