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Search the Scriptures, January 18
The Bible in My Life
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of
God! how unsearchable are his judgments and his ways past
finding out.
Romans 11:33
In the Scriptures thousands of gems of truth lie hidden from the
surface seeker. The mine of truth is never exhausted. The more you
search the Scriptures with humble hearts, the greater will be your interest,
and the more you will feel like exclaiming with Paul: “O the depth of
the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! ...”
Every day you should learn something new from the Scriptures.
Search them as for hid treasures, for they contain the words of eternal
life. Pray for wisdom and understanding to comprehend these holy
writings. If you would do this, you would find new glories in the Word
of God; you would feel that you had received new and precious light on
subjects connected with the truth, and the Scriptures would be constantly
receiving a new value in your estimation.
The great truths necessary for salvation are made as clear as noon-
day.... A single text has proved in the past, and will prove in the future,
to be a savor of life unto life to many a soul. As men diligently search,
the Bible opens new treasures of truth, which are as bright jewels to the
mind.
You must dig deep in the mine of truth if you would find its richest
treasures. Comparing scripture with scripture, you may find the true
meaning of the text; but if you do not make the sacred teachings of God’s
Word the rule and guide of your life, the truth will be nothing to you....
If any part of God’s Word condemns any habit you have cherished, any
feeling you have indulged, any spirit you have manifested, turn not from
the Word of God; but turn away from the evil of your doings, and let
Jesus cleanse and sanctify your heart.
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