School for Bible Study
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God-given probationary time, granted them to become acquainted with
the precious truths of the Bible, is devoted to the reading of fictitious
tales.
This habit, once formed, is difficult to overcome; but it can be
done, it must be done by all who are candidates for the heavenly
world. That mind is ruined which is allowed to be absorbed in story
reading. The imagination becomes diseased, sentimentalism takes
possession of the mind, and there is a vague unrest, a strange appetite
for unwholesome mental food, which is constantly unbalancing the
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mind. Thousands are today in the insane asylum whose minds became
unbalanced by novel reading, which results in air-castle building, and
lovesick sentimentalism. The Bible is the book of books. It will give
you life and health. It is a soother of the nerves, and imparts solidity
of mind and firm principle.
Digging for Deeper Gems of Truth
The student of the Sabbath school should be in earnest, should
dig deep and search with the greatest care for the precious gems of
truth contained in the weekly lessons. The privileges and opportunities
which they now have of becoming intelligent in regard to the Scriptures
should not be neglected. God would have those who profess to be
His followers thoroughly furnished with proof of the doctrines of His
word. When and where can this be better obtained than in youth
at the Sabbath school? Parents should in no case treat this matter
indifferently.—
The Review and Herald, November 28, 1878
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Compare Scripture With Scripture
“Search the Scriptures,” was the injunction of the Master. Many
have lost much because they have neglected this duty. When we search
the word of God, angels are by our side, reflecting bright beams of light
upon its sacred pages. The Scriptures appeal to man as having power
to choose between right and wrong; they speak to him in warning, in
reproof, in entreaty, in encouragement. The mind must be exercised
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on the solemn truths of God’s word, or it will grow weak. We have
the truth brought out in publications, but it is not enough to rely upon
other men’s thoughts. We must examine for ourselves, and learn the
reasons of our faith by comparing scripture with scripture. Take the