January—The Word and Works of God

A Light for My Path, January 1

The Bible a Perfect Guide

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105.FLB 7.1

We all need a guide through the many strait places in life as much as the sailor needs a pilot over the sandy bar or up the rocky river, and where is this guide to be found? We point you ... to the Bible.^{1Testimonies for the Church 5:264.}FLB 7.2

God, has given us His Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Its teachings have a vital bearing on our prosperity in all the relations of life....FLB 7.3

The Bible is the great standard of right and wrong, clearly defining sin and holiness. Its living principles, running through our lives like threads of gold, are our only safeguard in trial and temptation. The Bible is a chart, showing us the waymarks of truth. Those who are acquainted with this chart will be enabled to tread with certainty in the path of duty, wherever they may be called to go.^{2The Review and Herald, June 11, 1908.}FLB 7.4

When faith in God's Word is lost, the soul has no guide, no safeguard. The youth are drawn into paths which lead away from God and from everlasting life.FLB 7.5

To this cause may in great degree be attributed the widespread iniquity in our world today. When the Word of God is set aside, its power to restrain the evil passions of the natural heart is rejected.^{3Christ's Object Lessons, 41.}FLB 7.6

When God's Word is made the man of our counsel, when we search the Scriptures for light, heavenly angels come near to impress the mind and to enlighten the understanding, so that it can be truly said, “The entrance of thy words giveth light....” Psalm 119:130.^{4Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 442.}FLB 7.7

The Word of God is light and truth.... It is able to guide every step of the way to the city of God.^{5Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 461.}FLB 7.8