Knowledge Received through God’s Word
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inspired of God imparts strength and nobility of character. As His
goodness, His mercy, and His love are dwelt upon, clearer and still
clearer will be the perception of truth; higher, holier, the desire for
purity of heart and clearness of thought. The soul dwelling in the pure
atmosphere of holy thought is transformed by intercourse with God
through the study of His word. Truth is so large, so far-reaching, so
deep, so broad, that self is lost sight of. The heart is softened and
subdued into humility, kindness, and love.
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And the natural powers are enlarged because of holy obedience.
From the study of the words of life, students may come forth with
minds expanded, elevated, ennobled. If they are, like Daniel, hearers
and doers of the word of God, they may advance as he did in all
branches of learning. Being pure-minded, they will become strong-
minded. Every intellectual faculty will be quickened. They may
so educate and discipline themselves that all within the sphere of
their influence may see what man can be, and what he can do, when
connected with the God of wisdom and power.
Results of Receiving God’s Word
This was the experience which the psalmist gained through a
knowledge of God’s word. He says:
“Blessed are they that are upright in way,
Who walk in the law of Jehovah.
Blessed are they that keep His testimonies,
That seek Him with the whole heart....
O that my ways were established
To observe Thy statutes!
Then shall I not be put to shame,
When I have respect unto all Thy command-
ments.”