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Is quiet time biblical?

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The term quiet time is not in the Bible and most people do not prescribe it as a doctrine.

There is some biblical justification of the concept.

Psalm 62:

1 My soul waits in silence for God only.
Daniel prayed regularly and daily to God, 6:

10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Jesus spent time alone in some isolated place praying to God. Mark 1:

35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Seeking God, studying His word, and prayer - are biblical concepts. The specific format and timing of such practices can vary among individuals and traditions Using the term quiet time is fine with me so long as it is not presented as a rigid, mandatory doctrine.

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The term quiet time is not in the Bible and most people do not prescribe it as a doctrine.

There is some biblical justification of the concept.

Psalm 62:


Daniel prayed regularly and daily to God, 6:


Jesus spent time alone in some isolated place praying to God. Mark 1:


Seeking God, studying His word, and prayer - are biblical concepts. The specific format and timing of such practices can vary among individuals and traditions Using the term quiet time is fine with me so long as it is not presented as a rigid, mandatory doctrine.

See also How to grow in faith
"Quiet Time" (Like "missionary", "Trinity", "Sunday School" and many others) is not found in the bible. But the meaning is there, as you yourself indicate in your post. If by "quiet time" we mean a time of quiet prayer and bible reading, that is definitely biblical.
 
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True, "quiet time" isn't in the Bible.

However, the quality of being "quiet" is preferred to being "loud" in the Bible.

Being quiet is probably related to being gentle, humble, and discreet. Loud on the other hand is associated with being proud and boastful.
 
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