first lets look at why is it important to study:

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ezra 7:9-11
He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him. For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

God will lead you and guide you and keep you safe, when you study his word.
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john 5:38-40

38nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. 39You diligently study[a] the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, 40yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

to study without giving your life 100% to Jesus is for no reason
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2 tim 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

study so that God could approve of you, and so that there will be no shame on the day you must defend your faith
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josh 1:8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

you will be successful in life if you study his word
new century version 1 pet 314-16 But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have, 16 but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.

you should not only study, but live a good, clean life. so that "Christian bashers" could see your life and be made ashamed. also you need to be able to show others why you live the way that you do, through the word
Niv mark 12:24 Jesus replied, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?

If you don't study, you'll always be in error

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luke 24:54 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

only with God's help could you understand the scriptures

Niv 2 time 3:15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

the word makes you wise, and ensures you remain faithful to christ

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acts 17:28 For he [apolos] vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures

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