September 8

Oearch the Scriptures.” The Greek word (y here rendered search signifies a strict, close, diligent search, such as men make when they are seeking gold, or hunters when they are in earnest after game. We must not rest content with having given a superficial reading to a chapter or two, but with the candle of the Spirit we must deliberately seek out the hidden meaning of the word. Holy Scripture requires searching — much of it can only be learned by careful study. No man who merely fkims the book of God can profit thereby; we must ’ lig and mine until we obtain the hid treasure. The Scriptures claim searching.