I'm new to this site, and our church is new to the web. We all must study to show ourselves approved unto God. Note that he doesn't say approved unto men. Just a thought to throw out there.

 Also note that if we don't study, we're unable to run the race. Our study of the scriptures is what enables us to throw off the weights of sin. We are running with patience though. Nothing worth doing is worth hurrying through. Part of running the race is studying patiently, praying patiently, waiting patiently, working patiently, and growing patiently.