Do you turn to Scripture and prayer when you experience struggles in life or do you seek out other, alternative means? Paul Washer explains that prayer and studying the Word of God are simple, yet effective means to address a multitude of evils within the church. The answers to many of life’s problems and struggles cannot be found within ourselves, but only by turning to God and His Word. It requires humility and a heart that is willing to obey and learn instead of being hardened and prideful. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) – “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Years ago, the years ago, my wife and I were in Romania and she was teaching a group of women. And about after the third day, one woman came to her and said, you know, Sister Ciao, I have a question. I don't want to be prying or anything, but It seems to me like every question that is given you, you have the same answer that we need to study the word more and spend more time in prayer. Why is that? And Chato said, because you need to study the word more and spend more time in prayer.

It's really, you know, but those are the things our flesh hates. Our flesh would rather do anything than pray and read the word. It would even rather read the word more than pray, because at least in reading the word, it can gain knowledge and boast about its knowledge. But in prayer there's no boasting. You