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Study The Scriptures, January 21
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have
hope.
Romans 15:4
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This Holy Book has withstood the assaults of Satan, who has united with evil
men to make everything of divine character shrouded in clouds and darkness.
But the Lord has preserved this Holy Book by His own miraculous power in its
present shape,—a chart or guidebook to the human family to show them the way
to heaven.... This Word ... is the guidebook to the inhabitants of a fallen world,
bequeathed to them, that by studying and obeying the directions, not one soul
would lose its way.
There never was a time when it was so important that 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.... David declares, “Thy
word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.” How many are
betrayed into sin, because they have not, through prayerful study of the Word of
God, realized the sinfulness of sin, and found out how they may steadfastly resist
it. When temptation comes upon them, they seem to be off guard, and ignorant of
the devices of the enemy. We are living in perilous times, and as we draw near
the close of earth’s history, there will be no safety for those who do not become
familiar with the Word of God.... Everything that can be shaken, will be shaken....
The children of God have reached the most critical part of their pilgrimage; for
the nets and pitfalls of the enemy are on every side. And yet with the guidance of
the Lord, with that which is plainly revealed in His Word, we may walk securely
and not stumble.... A voice from heaven is addressing us in its pages.
Obedience to God’s Word is our only safeguard against the evils that are
sweeping the world to destruction.
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