So the first reason for studying Scripture is that it is a means of spiritual growth. There is none apart from the Word. It is God's primary tool to develop you as an individual.
If you cannot be accused of exclusivity, you are not discipling.
Nothing is more common than unfulfilled potential.
If you're just like someone else, we don't need you.
Leaders are readers, and readers are leaders.
Biblically speaking, to hear and not to do is not to hear at all.