Probably the most important and least exercised relationship in the Christian's life is their relationship with the Bible. Few make it a discipline to read it daily, fewer commit it to memory, and still fewer read it prayerfully, seeking the Holy Spirit's illumination. Because this is true, the transforming power of God is muted. Some think that the warnings will not apply to them, or they can break the rules. But there is no sacrifice, there is no loss, there is no pain, there is no persecution, there is no level of obedience that will weigh remotely close to the reward the Lord promises to the faithful.