Should I read with an open mind?

Crystal recently hosted a girls activity at our home. Teenage girls came over, ate snacks, made bookmarks, and talked about reading. She challenged them to read critically. Here are some of the questions one can ask:Bookmarks

  1. What does this tell me about God?
  2. What does this tell me about man?
  3. What does this tell me about sin?
  4. What does this tell me redemption? (how are things made right?)
  5. What is this trying to teach me?
  6. What is this trying to make me feel?
  7. Does this cause me to sin or lust?
  8. Does this make me want to be different than I am?
  9. Does this teach me godly contentment with where I am in life?
  10. Does this draw my heart toward or away from Christ?

In the comments below, let us know some questions you might add.