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Storing up the word

I am so grateful for being taught to respect the written word of God and prioritize bible reading as a new Christian.  I am grateful for scripture memorization and the re-reading of the same sections of scripture over and over again. The main reason for this is because I have a storehouse of scripture within that the Holy Spirit uses to remind me of what he wants to say to me. Store up scripture like treasure.  Hoard it in your mind. "...store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6 v 20, 21 I know and I know that this verse is probably most directly and commonly applied to giving financially to kingdom work, such as missionaries or feeding the hungry. I think I'm seeing it as any investment in our and others eternal destiny.  When we store up the word we are investing in our own and others spiritual health.  We can remind ourselves of Gods truth and others too.  We can e