What is the use of merely reading sacred works without shedding ‘I’ ness and 'My' ness

What is the use of merely reading sacred works without shedding ‘I’ ness and 'My' ness and without keeping the mind pure and spotless and passions under complete check ? A true devotee should have no Mamata—attachment—but should have Samata —equal vision—towards all beings.
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Work, utter god’s name, read scriptures.

Work, utter god’s name, read scriptures. If you avoid rivalries and bickerings, God will protect you. 

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Search the scriptures

Search the scriptures. See if Atma is one or many.       

Work, utter God's name

Work, utter God's name, read scriptures. If you avoid rivalries and bickerings, God will protect you.
|| Sai Ram Sai Om || || साईं राम साईं ॐ ||