A False and a True Knowledge of God
Speculative Theories
“Those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our chil-
dren forever;” but “the secret things belong unto the Lord our God.”
Deuteronomy 29:29
. The revelation of Himself that God has given
in His word is for our study. This we may seek to understand. But
beyond this we are not to penetrate. The highest intellect may tax itself
until it is wearied out in conjectures regarding the nature of God; but
the effort will be fruitless. This problem has not been given us to solve.
No human mind can comprehend God. Let not finite man attempt to
interpret Him. Let none indulge in speculation regarding His nature.
Here silence is eloquence. The Omniscient One is above discussion.
Even the angels were not permitted to share the counsels between
the Father and the Son when the plan of salvation was laid. Those
human beings who seek to intrude into the secrets of the Most High
show their ignorance of spiritual and eternal things. Far better might
they, while mercy’s voice is still heard, humble themselves in the dust
and plead with God to teach them His ways.
We are as ignorant of God as little children, but as little children
we may love and obey Him. Instead of speculating in regard to His
nature or His prerogatives, let us give heed to the word He has spoken:
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
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“Canst thou by searching find out God?
Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do?
Deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
The measure thereof is longer than the earth,
And broader than the sea.”
Job 11:7-9
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