"In our day, as of old, the vital truths of God's word are set aside for human theories and speculations. Many professed ministers of the gospel do not accept the whole Bible as the inspired word. One wise man rejects one portion; another questions another part. They set up their judgment as superior to the word; and the Scripture which they do teach rests upon their own authority. Its divine authenticity is destroyed. Thus the seeds of infidelity are sown broadcast; for the people become confused and know not what to believe. . . . In the days of Christ the rabbis put a forced, mystical construction upon many portions of Scripture. Because the plain teaching of God's word condemned their practices, they tried to destroy its force. The same thing is done today. The word of God is made to appear mysterious and obscure in order to excuse transgression of His law. Christ rebuked these practices in His day. He taught that the word of God was to be understood by all. He pointed to the Scriptures as of unquestionable authority, and we should do the same. The Bible is to be presented as the word of the infinite God, as the end of all controversy and the foundation of all faith." COL 39, 40.
"'It is written' was His reason for every act that varied from the family customs." DA 86.
"The mastermind in the confederacy of evil is ever working to keep out of sight the words of God, and to bring into view the opinions of men." MH 439.
"God will have a people upon the earth to maintain the Bible, and the Bible only, as the standard of all doctrines and the basis of all reforms. The opinions of learned men, the deductions of science, the creeds or decisions of ecclesiastical councils, as numerous and discordant as are the churches which they represent, the voice of the majority—not one nor all of these should be regarded as evidence for or against any point of religious faith. Before accepting any doctrine or precept, we should demand a plain `Thus saith the Lord' in its support." GC 595.
"What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it." Deuteronomy 12:32.
"We should cling to the teaching of the Bible and not follow the customs and traditions of the world, the sayings and doings of men." FW 86.
"The Bible contains all the principles that men need to understand in order to be fitted either for this life or for the life to come" Ed 123.
"It is the grandest, and yet the most simply arranged and easily understood book ever prepared for giving an education in proper behavior, in speech, in manners, in affection." MLT 339.
"Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right." Psalm 119:128.
"How shall we recover ourselves from the snare of Satan and break the chains that have bound us in slavery to fashion? . . . There is only one way, and that is to make the Bible our rule of life." 4T 631.
"As the truth is brought into practical life, the standard is to be elevated higher and higher to meet the requirements of the Bible. This will necessitate opposition to the fashions, customs, practices, and maxims of the world" 6T 146.
"It is impossible for a man to become loyal to God, rendering obedience to all His commandments, without finding himself immediately marked as odd from the rest of the world." RH January 13, 1885.
"All that we urge is compliance with the injunctions of God's word. Are we Bible readers and followers of Bible teachings? Will we obey God, or conform to the customs of the world? . . . Can we expect to enjoy peace of mind and the approval of God while walking directly contrary to the teachings of His word?" 4T 644.
"Many do not hesitate to sneer at the word of God. Those who believe that word just as it reads are held up to ridicule." PK 185.
"Many close their eyes to the plainest teachings of His Word because the cross stands directly in the way. If they lift it, they must appear singular in the eyes of the world; and they hesitate, and question and search for some excuse whereby they may shun the cross. Satan is ever ready, and he presents plausible reasons why it would not be best to obey the Word of God just as it reads. Thus souls are fatally deceived." FW 41.
"There is seen a spirit of opposition to the plain word of God, of idolatrous exaltation of human wisdom above divine revelation." PK 178.
"There are thousands at the present day who are pursuing a similar course. They would have no difficulty in understanding their duty if it were in harmony with their inclinations. It is plainly set before them in the Bible or is clearly indicated by circumstances and reason. But because these evidences are contrary to their desires and inclinations they frequently set them aside and presume to go to God to learn their duty. With great apparent conscientiousness they pray long and earnestly for light. But God will not be trifled with. . . . When one clearly sees a duty, let him not presume to go to God with the prayer that he may be excused from performing it. He should rather, with a humble, submissive spirit, ask for divine strength and wisdom to meet its claims." PP 440, 441.
"Let not anyone be afraid of going to extremes while he is a close student of the Word, humbling the soul at every step." 2SM 22.
"Every word of God is pure." Proverbs 30:5.
"Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar." Proverbs 30:6.
"For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven." Psalm 119:89.
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