A good place to start is to slow down and read Scripture in its context—don’t pull a verse out by itself, but notice who is speaking, to whom, and why. Pray as you read and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding, because He is the true teacher of God’s Word. Compare Scripture with Scripture, letting clearer passages help explain harder ones. Over time, as you read consistently and humbly, the meaning of God’s Word will become clearer and more personal.