Study The Scriptures

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for January 21
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Study The Scriptures

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might
have hope. Rom. 15:4.

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.

>From Devotional: Our Father Cares, p. 31.