Chapter 85—The Bible as an Educator
As an educator, the Holy Scriptures are without a rival. The Bible is
the most ancient and the most comprehensive history that men possess.
It came fresh from the Fountain of eternal truth; and throughout the
ages a divine hand has preserved its purity. It lights up the far-distant
past, where human research seeks in vain to penetrate. In God’s word
only do we behold the power that laid the foundations of the earth,
and that stretched out the heavens. Here only do we find an authentic
account of the origin of nations. Here only is given a history of our
race unsullied by human pride or prejudice.
The Voice of the Eternal
In the word of God the mind finds subjects for the deepest thought,
the loftiest aspirations. Here we may hold communion with patriarchs
and prophets, and listen to the voice of the Eternal as He speaks with
men. Here we behold the Majesty of heaven as He humbled Himself
to become our substitute and surety, to cope single-handed with the
powers of darkness, and to gain the victory in our behalf. A reverent
contemplation of such themes as these cannot fail to soften, purify,
and ennoble the heart, and at the same time to inspire the mind with
new strength and vigor.
Those who regard it as brave and manly to treat the claims of God
with indifference and contempt, are thereby betraying their own folly
and ignorance. While they boast their freedom and independence, they
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are really in bondage to sin and Satan.
True Philosophy of Life
A clear conception of what God is, and what He requires us to be,
will lead to wholesome humility. He who studies aright the sacred
Word will learn that human intellect is not omnipotent. He will learn
that without the help which none but God can give, human strength
and wisdom are but weakness and ignorance.
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