The survey entitled The State of the Bible commissioned by the American Bible Society found that 61 per cent of Christians turn to their Bible first in the morning because it gives them guidance for the day ahead.
American Bible Society president Roy Peterson said: “What many Americans rightly recognise is that while coffee provides a nice temporary jolt of energy, only the life-changing message of the Bible gives lasting hope and peace. The Bible provides the wisdom of the ages for today’s fears, challenges and struggles.”
However, Andrew Sercombe, a Christian personal development coach, told Premier News Hour Christians shouldn’t get hung up on the idea of reading the Bible in the morning.
He said it can be read at any time and a person’s relationship with God should be the number one priority.
“Until the 1500s people didn’t have the Bible in their own language,” Sercombe said.
“They couldn’t read it every morning, and yet they still had a thriving passion and understanding and longing for God. So let’s enjoy the Bible for what it is. And of course the more we read it, the better we can understand the God behind it.”
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