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Authority Of Scripture
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in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this
book.
Revelation 22:18, 19
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Now if people say to you, “Consult the ghosts and the familiar
spirits that chirp and mutter; should not a people consult their gods,
the dead on behalf of the living, for teaching and for instruction?”
Isaiah 8:19, 20
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These Jews were more receptive than those in Thessalonica, for
they welcomed the message very eagerly and examined the scriptures
every day to see whether these things were so.
Acts 17:11
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The Bible is more valuable as an educating power than the
writings of all the philosophers of all ages. With a wide range of
style and subjects, the Bible has something interesting and morally
instructive for everyone. The light of revelation shines brightly
into the distant past, where chronicles of history fail to illuminate.
Biblical poetry evokes the wonder and admiration of the world.
In glowing beauty, in sublime and solemn majesty, in touching
pathos, it is unequaled by the most brilliant productions of human
genius. The Bible contains sound logic and impassioned eloquence.
It portrays courageous acts of integrity, examples of private goodness
and public honor, lessons of holiness and purity
Nothing will energize the mind and strengthen the intellect more
than the study of the Word of God. No other book has the power to
uplift thoughts and invigorate abilities as the Bible. If God’s Word
were studied as it should be, men and women would have the open
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mind, excellent character, and firm purpose that are rarely seen in
these times. The search for truth will reward the seeker, and each
discovery will open up more valuable fields for investigation
We should prize the Bible because it reveals the will of God. Here
we learn the object for our creation and how to attain that objective.
We learn how to make wise use of the present life and how to obtain
the future life. No other book can satisfy the questionings of the
mind or the cravings of the heart. As we acquire a knowledge of
God’s Word and practice it in our lives, we may rise from the lowest
depths of degradation to become children of God, the companions
of sinless angels
In searching the Scriptures, in reflecting on the words of life,
consider it as the voice of God to the soul. We may be confused
sometimes over the voice of our friends; but in the Bible we have
