Why do you read it? By Alexander Campbell as originally published in the January 10, 1999 edition of Life Lines		See also Bible Study Library Topics Word Power The Holy Bible Ask a question or start a discussion about this article on the community discussion boards.
	"A man may enter a garden for three purposes: First, to learn the art of gardening; second, for pleasure; third, to gather fruit. So a man may read the Bible for three things: First, to learn to read it or dispute about it; second, to read the historical parts for pleasure; third, to gather fruit. This last is the true way."