Why Read Fiction? Three Ways Reading Fiction Will Help You Read the Bible

By Dr. Champ Thornton
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Reading fiction will help me read the Bible? I understand that novels or short stories may not be your cup of tea. If you’re skeptical, it’s understandable. There are times when reading fiction may not help your Bible reading.

• If reading fiction will keep you from reading the Bible—don’t do it.
• If reading fiction will hinder you from relating to people—don’t do it.
• If reading fiction will distract you from obeying the Bible—don’t do it.
• If reading fiction will cool your love for Christ—don’t do it.

Clearly, reading fiction isn’t everything. It’s certainly not necessary or required for a Christian.  But it may be helpful. If you read works of fiction, then when you turn to read God’s Word, you may find some unexpected benefits. Here are three.

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