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An Infallible Guide, February 5
Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own
selves.
James 1:22
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God calls upon those who know His will to be doers of His word.
Weakness, halfheartedness, and indecision provoke the assaults of Satan;
and those who permit these traits to grow will be borne helplessly down
by the surging waves of temptation. Everyone who professes the name of
Christ is required to grow up to the full stature of Christ, the Christian’s
living head.
We all need a guide through the many strait places in life as much as
the sailor needs a pilot over the sandy bar or up the rocky river, and where
is this guide to be found? We point you ... to the Bible. Inspired of God,
written by holy men, it points out with great clearness and precision the
duties of both old and young. It elevates the mind, softens the heart, and
imparts gladness and holy joy to the spirit. The Bible presents a perfect
standard of character; it is an infallible guide under all circumstances, even
to the end of the journey of life. Take it as the man of your counsel, the rule
of your daily life....
In the Scriptures thousands of gems of truth lie hidden from the surface
seeker. The mine of truth is never exhausted. The more you search the
Scriptures with humble hearts, the greater will be your interest, and the
more you will feel like exclaiming with Paul: “O the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his
judgments, and his ways past finding out!”
Every day you should learn something new from the Scriptures. Search
them as for hid treasures, for they contain the words of eternal life. Pray
for wisdom and understanding to comprehend these holy writings. If you
would do this you would find new glories in the word of God; you would
feel that you had received new and precious light on subjects connected
with the truth, and the Scriptures would be constantly receiving a new value
in your estimation....
Be diligent in the use of every means of grace, that you may be trans-
formed in character and may grow up to the full stature of men and women
in Christ Jesus.
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