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Light for the Humble, April 28
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his
way.
Psalm 25:9
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Anything like pride in learning and dependence upon scientific knowl-
edge which you place between your soul and the word of the Bible will
most effectually close the door of your heart to the sweet, humble religion
of the meek and lowly Jesus....
It is the humble in heart that receive the enlightenment of Heaven that
is more precious than the boasted wisdom of the world.... He ... becomes
spiritual, and discerns spiritual things. The wisdom of God enlightens his
mind, and he beholds wondrous things out of God’s law. This salvation
which offers pardon to the transgressor, presents to him the righteousness
that will bear the scrutiny of the Omniscient One, gives victory over the
powerful enemy of God and man, provides eternal life and joy for its
receiver....
It is the completeness of salvation that gives it its greatness. No man
can measure or understand it by worldly wisdom. It may be contemplated
with the most profound and concentrated study, but the mind loses itself
in the untraceable majesty of its Author. But the soul united with God in
meditation of His unfathomable riches is expanded, and becomes more
capable of comprehending to a greater depth and height the glories of the
plan of salvation.... His abilities develop and strengthen to comprehend
and to do with increased skill and wisdom the requirements of God. The
mind devoted unreservedly to God, under the guidance of the divine Spirit
develops generally and harmoniously. The weak, vacillating character
becomes changed through the power of God to one of strength and stead-
fastness. Continual devotion and piety establish so close a relation between
Jesus and His disciple that the Christian becomes like Him in mind and
character. After association with the Son of God the humble follower of
Christ is found to be a person of sound principle, clear perception, and
reliable judgment. He has a connection with God, the Source of light and
understanding
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