2 Timothy 3:15-16

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, and reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 

Without the word, there would be no wisdom to be saved in Christ Jesus.  The word can build hope when we have none and faith into things we do not see.  Everything that we are and want to is written in the word of God.  If we want health or prosperity, it is in the word.  Our lives have meaning because of the word.  The Bible isn’t just a book, but gold in the palm of our hands.