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instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” “Search the scriptures,”
for therein is the counsel of God, the voice of God speaking to the
soul.—
Fundamentals of Christian Education, 390, 391 (1895)
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All to Reach High Standard of Excellence—The Bible should
be a book for study. The precious pearls of truth do not lie upon
the surface, to be found by a careless, uninterested reader. Christ
knew what was best for us, of whatever age, when He commanded
us, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life:
and they are they which testify of me.” Jesus, the greatest teacher the
world ever knew, would have men and women and children and youth
reach the highest standard of excellence of character. He would have
them become fully developed mentally, morally, and physically.—
The
Review and Herald, November 9, 1886
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Take Heed What and How We Hear—From time to time we
need unitedly to examine the reasons of our faith. It is essential that we
study carefully the truths of God’s Word; for we read that “some shall
depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of
devils [demons].” We are in grave danger when we lightly regard any
truth; for then the mind is opened to error. We must take heed how and
what we hear. We need not seek to understand the arguments that men
offer in support of their theories, when it may be readily discerned that
these theories are not in harmony with the Scriptures. Some who think
that they have scientific knowledge are by their interpretations giving
wrong ideas both of science and of the Bible. Let the Bible decide
every question that is essential to man’s salvation.—
Medical Ministry,
96 (1904)
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Important to Counsel With Best Friend, Jesus—Take time to
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study the Bible, the Book of books. There never was a time when it
was so important that the 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. The wayfaring man may find
the way of life through faith and obedience, through abiding in the
sunshine of Christ’s righteousness. But how shall we understand what
is meant by these terms, if we do not understand the Bible? In the Word
of God duty is made plain, and everything relating to the religious
life is presented in a definite way. The whole plan of salvation is
delineated, and the helps to the soul are pointed out. The way in which