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  FIND YOUR BEST FRIEND IN BOOKS (PART 3)
  by K.P. Yohannan
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Summary: Reading is essential to become a great individual, resolve
conflicts, and deepen your relationship with God.

Topics: "Spiritual Growth", "The Power of Reading"
Scripture References: Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 4:7, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 15:4, Colossians 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

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K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the transformative power of reading,
particularly the impact of good literature and Scripture on personal
growth and relationships. He shares compelling stories of couples and
individuals who found healing and hope through reading, illustrating how
books can lead to forgiveness and a renewed perspective on life.
Yohannan encourages the audience to cultivate a daily reading habit,
focusing on uplifting materials and dedicating time to God's Word, as it
is essential for spiritual nourishment and personal development.

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Think about it; it is really necessary to nurture a habit of reading.
Philosophers emphasize that through reading, a person becomes a great
individual. reading-86070_1280 Let me share with you an incident which
happened to a couple some years ago. Both husband and wife were doctors
working in a medical college. They had a bungalow, an expensive car and
a well-settled family. But they were on the verge of divorce due to
family problems. Both of them met attorneys, and all the papers required
for the divorce were prepared.

The dates to appear in court were also decided. At the same time their
lawyer called them and said, "Anyway, we have one week to appear in
court. Spend some time and read this book." He gave a copy of Forgive,
published by Athmeeya Yathra, to each of them. They were living
separately. You don't believe this, but after reading that book they
both came back to the lawyer and said, "Sir, we don't want a divorce."
The book helped them to accept their mistakes, to apologize to each
other, to forgive, to start a new life.

I want to tell you about the story of a family who planned to commit
suicide. They bought poison and mentally prepared themselves for it.
Meanwhile, somebody give them a book called Is Suicide Your Last Hope?
They read that book. Their life changed forever and they were relieved
from suicidal tendencies. St. Paul the Apostle wrote like this to
Timothy, "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of
Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." (1 Timothy 4:13) Famous
speaker Jill Briscoe once said, "When we get to heaven, we will not say
to God, 'Did You read my book?'

Rather, God will say to us, 'Did you read my book?'" I'd like to give
you some tips which you can follow every day. Find some time to read
good books daily. Keep a book with you always while traveling, or
standing in queue. Decide firmly that you won't read books which
contaminate your mind and thoughts. Set apart some time to read God's
words.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/kp-yohannan/find-your-best-friend-in-books-part-3/
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