Endurance and encouragement

Romans 15:4 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” The greatest Teacher with the most valuable lessons wrote a Book which has contents that if read and studied with an attitude of using its words and applying them to life will not only guarantee a successful life on this earth, but will guarantee happiness for all eternity.  The Bible, though a short history book, is the most wonderful Book ever written.  Why would any of us not be thrilled to read it, enjoy its contents and make it a most valuable part of our daily lives?