Exploring the Mine of Truth
For the prophecy
came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were
moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21.
Some have
neglected the Bible under the erroneous impression that the indwelling of the
Spirit was preferable to the study and guidance of the Scriptures. Such will be
exposed to Satan's snares and fatal delusions. The Holy Spirit and the Word are
in perfect harmony. The Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures and always leads to
the Scriptures. . . .
Everything in the religious world is to be
tried by the Scriptures. "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak
not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" (Isa.
8:20). The claimed enlightenment of the Spirit within is to be tested and tried
by the Word of God, which is the detector of the pure wheat. . . .
The mine of
truth is to be explored interestedly, diligently. How often we find Christ
applying the Old Testament Scriptures, expounding their truths, showing their
spiritual character, clothing them with freshness and richness and beauty the
people had never beheld before. . . . The truths our Saviour reveals in His
exposition are capable of constant expansion and new and richer developments.
While searching the Scriptures, the mind that is led by the Holy Spirit sees
their Author, and by beholding is constantly brightening while looking at the
Word. Thus the intellect aspiring to reach the standard of perfection becomes
elevated to comprehend it. . . .
The truth of
heavenly origin is represented as "treasure hid in a field; the which when
a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he
hath, and buyeth that field" (Matt. 13:44) that he may work every part of it.
In his persevering efforts he discovers concealed jewels and precious ore. He
who labors wisely sinks the shaft deeper and deeper and discovers a rich and
precious lode. He finds that the field of revelation is interlaced with golden
veins of precious treasures and is indeed the storehouse of the unsearchable
riches of Christ--light, truth, and life.
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