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By Michael Staib Last updated Dec 22, 2020
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Proverbs provides: “The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.” Proverbs 13:25. Indeed, God’s Word summons us to “crave pure spiritual milk.” 1 Peter 2:2.

Why? Jesus is “the bread of life,” whom we consume for eternal life. John 6:35; 51. Without Christ, all goes hungry, perishing in unrighteousness.

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But we must become omnivorous, consuming all of Christ, and not just vegetables—limiting to our own fleshly desires, because the Word alone without Jesus leaves us no life. Romans 14:2.

Jesus, our Living God Himself, to the Pharisees of this world observed, “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life…Yet, you refuse to come to me to have life….You do not have the love of God in your hearts.” John 5:39-42.

The import or assumption inferred from Jesus’ words here is that diligent reading of Scripture is vainglorious, “a meaningless chasing after the wind,” if not Spirit-filled, or empowered with insatiable joy for consuming Him. Ecclesiastes 1:14.

A motivation for Jesus–not only fulfilling His will, honoring Him, and serving others–but with highest love, conforming immeasurably more into every attribute of Christ, must accompany diligent scripture reading to receive life!

Why? But for Christ, we starve, perish in our own wickedness. For only the death of sin without Christ lives in us. Proverbs 10:16; Romans 6:23. We only receive righteousness through the spiritual milk of Christ.

Also, spiritual maturity requires us to grow from our infantile understanding of soft milk, into adult “solid food” that distinguishes good from evil. Hebrews 5:12-14. That comes not from mere vain diligent scripture reading, but craving Christ with prayer desirous for Him, prayerful reading to receive His understanding–every attribute of Him. Thus, let us consume all of Christ, savoring every fertile fruit, vegetable, and meat the Holy Spirit provides!

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Michael Staib

Michael W. Staib earned his B.A. from Pace University in May 2008. Michael distinguishes himself as a prodigious polymath with zeal “for all kinds of literature and learning.” Daniel 1:17. A rapacious reader, Michael’s arguably insatiable intellectual inquisitiveness encompasses universal subjects, often involving intense debate on esoteric themes. His purported preternatural acumen incorporates a particular penchant for language, logic, and written analysis. Graduating with notable distinction from the Pforzheimer Honors College, he published an extensive scholarly analysis in Pace's Digital Commons repository, accessible at: http://digitalcommons.pace.edu/honorsindependent_researchpapers/27/. Professional writer, published author, & seasoned paralegal, Mr. Staib never ceases in his ostensible, unquenchable thirst to assimilate knowledge. Currently, a CFA Level II Candidate & aspiring CFA Charterholder, Michael passed the December 2019 CFA Level I Exam. Additionally, Staib holds his MBA in Financial Management with a Project Management Certificate from Iona College's AACSB Accredited Hagan School of Business, and also attended two years of law school at the J.D. ABA accredited Liberty University School of Law (57 Credits). Since November 2015, Staib ranks among Angie's Top 100 certified content writers, commemorated by the Angie's Diary Seal of Excellence designation. In September 2016, he achieved Maestro status for his contributions, all thanks to Angelica Pastorelli.

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  1. Michael W Staib says 4 years ago

    ALL THE HIGHEST OF LOVE & BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO READ THIS ARTICLE IN JESUS’ NAME!

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    Thank you, always, dearest Angie, for publishing my writings! Michael

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