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“It is Written”, July 20
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly
furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3:16, 17
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Let the seeker for truth who accepts the Bible as the inspired Word of
God, lay aside every previous idea, and take that Word in its simplicity.
He should renounce every sinful practice, and enter the Holy of Holies
with heart softened and subdued, ready to listen to what God says.
Do not carry your creed to the Bible, and read the Scriptures in the
light of that creed. If you find that your opinions are opposed to a plain
“Thus saith the Lord,” or to any command or prohibition He has given,
give heed to the Word of God rather than to the sayings of men. Let every
controversy or dispute be settled by “It is written”....
Let the heart be softened and subdued by the spirit of prayer before
the Bible is read. Truth will triumph when the Spirit of truth cooperates
with the humble Bible student. How precious the thought that the Author
of truth still lives and reigns. Ask Him to impress your minds with the
truth. Your searching of the Scriptures will then be profitable. Christ is
the Great Teacher of His followers, and He will not leave you to walk in
darkness.
The Bible is its own interpreter. With beautiful simplicity one portion
connects itself with the truth of another portion, until the whole Bible is
blended in one harmonious whole. Light flashes forth from one text to
illuminate some portion of the Word that has seemed more obscure.
Christ’s lessons will bear close study. One truth comprehended in its
simplicity will prove a key to a whole treasure house of truth. Christ is
the great mystery of godliness. He is as the Master scattering the golden
grains of truth, which require tact, skill, and deep, laborious search to pick
up and link together in the chain of truth. The Word is the treasure house
of truth. It puts in our possession all things essential for our preparation
for entrance into the city of God.
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