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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
are studying will bring light into our class. If any explanation of the
word differs from your previous understanding, do not hesitate to
state your views of the subject. Light will shine upon us as in the
meekness and lowliness of Christ we study together.”
This is the way in which the schools of the prophets were con-
ducted. Time was given in the class for a faithful study of the
thoughts presented. Hearts were warmed, and the voice of praise
and thanksgiving was heard. The sacred gospel was humanized, as
in the teachings of Christ. Much was accomplished for both teachers
and students. Time was given for each one to partake of the heavenly
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repast—to study the truths presented and then to add that which he
had received from God.
When the right spirit is cherished by teachers and students, they
will have special grace from God, enough for each, enough for all,
enough continually and forever. As the teacher learns from the divine
Teacher, the Bible becomes a lesson book such as God designed it
to be, giving clear conceptions to those who strive to grasp its grand
and glorious truths. As the students search for truth as for hidden
treasure, their minds are enriched with the highest of all knowledge.
There is shed into the mind a flood of light on the problem of human
life. They see how it is possible for men and women to be sanctified
through a belief of the truth as it is in Jesus.
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The jewels of truth lie scattered over the field of revelation; but
they have been buried beneath human traditions, beneath the sayings
and commandments of men, and the wisdom from heaven has been
practically ignored. Satan has succeeded in making the world believe
that the words and achievements of men are of great consequence.
There are veins of truth yet to be discovered, but spiritual things are
spiritually discerned. One passage of Scripture will prove a key to
unlock other passages, and in this way light is shed upon the hidden
meaning of the word. By comparing different texts treating on the
same subject, viewing their bearing on every side, the true meaning
of the Scriptures will be made evident.
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