Let me ask you this, which is more powerful? The word of God or the word of men?
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God , which also effectively works in you who believe. 1 Thess 2:13
Next time you listen to a minister, listen to how much scripture is given compared to how many stories and jokes are told.
What can change hearts and lives?
It is the word of God not the word of man!
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Heb 4:12-13
The word of God will get you to examine yourself and seek God to forgive and change you.
Nothing is better than “self-medicating” yourself by getting it straight inside you.
Read it, it does a heart, mind, body, and soul good!