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To Study the Scriptures, July 2
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures
might have hope.
Romans 15:4
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This Holy Book has withstood the assaults of Satan, who has united
with evil men to make everything of divine character shrouded in clouds
and darkness. But the Lord has preserved this Holy Book by His own
miraculous power in its present shape,—a chart or guidebook to the human
family to show them the way to heaven.... This Word ... is the guidebook
to the inhabitants of a fallen world, bequeathed to them, that by studying
and obeying the directions, not one soul would lose its way
There never was a time when it was so important that followers of
Christ should study the Bible as now. Deceptive influences are upon all
sides, and it is essential that you counsel with Jesus, your best friend....
David declares, “Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin
against thee.” How many are betrayed into sin, because they have not,
through prayerful study of the Word of God, realized the sinfulness of sin,
and found out how they may steadfastly resist it. When temptation comes
upon them, they seem to be off guard, and ignorant of the devices of the
enemy. We are living in perilous times, and as we draw near the close
of earth’s history, there will be no safety for those who do not become
familiar with the Word of God.... Everything that can be shaken, will be
shaken.... The children of God have reached the most critical part of their
pilgrimage; for the nets and pitfalls of the enemy are on every side. And
yet with the guidance of the Lord, with that which is plainly revealed in
His Word, we may walk securely and not stumble.... A voice from heaven
is addressing us in its pages
Obedience to God’s Word is our only safeguard against the evils that
are sweeping the world to destruction
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The Testimony of Jesus, 11, 13
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The Youth’s Instructor, May 18, 1893
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Child Guidance, 556
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