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Laying a Firm Foundation, April 29
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
Ephesians 4:14
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The voice of God is speaking to us through His Word, and there are many
voices that we will hear; but Christ has said we should beware of them who
will say, Here is Christ or there is Christ. Then how shall we know that they
have not the truth, unless we bring everything to the Scriptures? Christ has
warned us to beware of false prophets who will come to us in His name,
saying that they are Christ.
Now, if you should take the position that it is not important for you to
understand the Scriptures for yourselves, you will be in danger of being led
away with these doctrines. Christ has said that there will be a company who in
the day of retributive judgment will say, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied
in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done
many wonderful works?” But Christ will say, “Depart from me, ye that work
iniquity” (
Matthew 7:22, 23
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The time is coming when Satan will work miracles right in your sight,
claiming that he is Christ; and if your feet are not firmly established upon
the truth of God, then you will be led away from your foundation. The only
safety for you is to search for the truth as for hid treasures. Dig for the truth as
you would for treasures in the earth, and present the Word of God, the Bible,
before your heavenly Father, and say, Enlighten me; teach me what is truth.
And when His Holy Spirit shall come into your hearts, to impress the
truth into your souls, you will not let it go easily. You have gained such an
experience in searching the Scriptures, that every point is established. And it
is important that you continually search the Scriptures. You should store the
mind with the Word of God; for you may be separated, and placed where you
will not have the privilege of meeting with the children of God. Then you will
want the treasures of God’s Word hidden in your hearts, and when opposition
comes around you, you will need to bring everything to the Scriptures.—
The
Review and Herald, April 3, 1888
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