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Knowledge Received Through God’s Word
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God has not been recognized as all in all. But the precious faith
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
“Thou through thy commandments hast made me
wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for
thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more
than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”
Psalms
119:98-100
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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.
And the natural powers are enlarged because of holy obedience.
From the study of the word 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 shall see what man can be, and what he can do, when
connected with the God of wisdom and power.
Education in the Life Eternal
Our lifework here is a preparation for the life eternal. The edu-
cation begun here will not be completed in this life; it will be going
forward through all eternity—ever progressing, never completed.
More and more fully will be revealed the wisdom and love of God in
the plan of redemption. The Saviour, as He leads His children to the
fountains of living waters, will impart rich stores of knowledge. And
day by day the wonderful works of God, the evidences of His power
in creating and sustaining the universe, will open before the mind
in new beauty. In the light that shines from the throne, mysteries