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Importance of Seeking True Knowledge
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Christ the Fountainhead of True Knowledge
We must turn away from a thousand topics that invite attention.
There are matters that consume time and arouse inquiry, but end in
nothing. The highest interests of the soul demand the close atten-
tion and energy that are often given to comparatively insignificant
things. Accepting new theories does not in itself bring new life to
the soul. Even an acquaintance with facts and theories important in
themselves is of little value unless put to practical use. We need to
feel our responsibility to give our souls food that will nourish and
stimulate spiritual life.
“Incline your ear to wisdom, ...
Apply your heart to understanding; ...
Seek her as silver, ...
Search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God. ...
Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity and every good path.
When wisdom enters your heart,
And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
Discretion will preserve you;
Understanding will keep you.”
Wisdom “is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.”
Proverbs 2:2-11; 3:18.
The question for us to study is, “What is truth—the truth that
is to be cherished, loved, honored, and obeyed?” The devotees of
science have been defeated and disheartened in their efforts to find
out God. What they need to inquire at this time is, “What is the truth
that will enable us to win the salvation of our souls?”
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“What do you think of Christ?”—this is the all-important ques-
tion. Do you receive Him as a personal Savior? To all who receive
Him He gives power to become children of God.
Christ revealed God to His disciples in a way that performed in
their hearts a special work, such as He desires to do in our hearts.