Life is Better for Those Who Read the Bible

Regular Bible reading is one of the strongest predictors of spiritual growth—and life satisfaction.

A groundbreaking study by the Center for Bible Engagement found that people who engage the Bible four times a week or more experience significantly lower levels of destructive behavior. They are:

• 62% less likely to drink to excess
• 59% less likely to view pornography
• 45% less likely to gamble
• 228% more likely to share their faith with others
• 407% more likely to memorize Scripture
• 231% more likely to disciple others

Those who read Scripture often report higher levels of hope, meaning, and purpose. This isn’t just correlation—it’s formation. When we steep our minds in God’s truth, it changes our patterns of thought and behavior.

Or as Willard wrote, “The most important thing in your mind is your mind, because what you fix your mind on determines the kind of person you become.”