Why Should We Memorize Scripture and the Catechism?

1. We are commanded to hide God’s Word in our hearts and to consider (meditate upon) it throughout each day. [Deut. 11:18-19; Joshua. 1:8; Ps. 119:97]
   
   
2. It gives us God’s wisdom and direction.  [Ps. 119:105; Ps. 40:8]
   
   
3. It keeps us from sin and folly.  [Matt. 4:1-11; Ps. 119:11; Ps. 37:31; Eph. 6:13,17]
   
   
4. It allows us to pray according to God’s word and will anytime and anywhere.
   
   
5. Having Scriptures in our mind and heart allows us to share them with others - in evangelism, in teaching, and in ministering comfort and encouragement.  [1 Pet. 3:15; Col. 3:16; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 1:16; Rom. 10:17]
   
   
6. It unifies the church around a common task.
   
   
7. It helps purify our hearts.  [Ps. 119:9; Heb. 4:12]
   
   
8. It helps our prayer life.  [John 15:7]
   
   
9. It helps our Spiritual life.  [Ps. 119:93]
   
   
10. It gives us freedom in Christ.  [John 8:31,32]