April 3

Perhaps you have only a small light to lead you into truth. If so, follow it closely. When it casts a shadow on anything-- even the smallest speck-- convincing you it is sin, flee from it at once. Or if your light leads you into action for the Lord, follow eagerly and wholeheartedly. How else will your knowledge of the truth grow fat and healthy, unless you exercise it regularly?

Here is a word of caution: use your knowledge properly. God will not bless anyone who uses knowledge as an excuss to sin. Nor will He increase your knowledge of Him if you keep it shut up in your conscience, afraid to confess Him before men. The light of truth in a man's heart is like a candle flame-- it must have air to flourish. If you keep it hidden for very long, what little knowledge you have will be taken away. Learn a less from what happened to the heathen described in Romans who "[held] the truth in righteousness... and their foolish heart was darkened" (Romans 1:18, 21).

Pray for more wisdom. God is the repository of all knowledge and wisdom. To excel in the school of divinity, you must study upon your knees. This is the way to place yourself under God's tutelage. You may attend lectures or study in the world's great universities to gain a knowledge of Scripture, but wisdom to apply its precepts comes from God alone. If you wish to be wise, pray, pray, pray! Holy conversing with His yields sanctified knowledge.

Do not hesitate to pray boldly. God gives wisdom to all who ask, and He gives generous, heaping portions. Never be ashamed to go to Him in your ignorance. He is not like those rude, unfeeling teachers we have seen who seem to delight in mocking the ignorance of their pupils. He is a kind teacher, and your desire to learn pleases Him. While everyone does not achieve the same level of understanding in this life, all who come with earnest, open hearts will receive ample instruction to prepare them for the kingdom of heaven.

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