What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Can one ask God for love of His word when interest is lacking?"
Answer
Yes, it is possible and even necessary to ask God for help when interest in His word is lacking. Since the Bible can only be understood salvifically through the work of the Holy Spirit, we should persistently plead with God for this assistance. Ongoing study and contemplating Christ in the word are the best means to cultivate a growing love for the Holy Scripture.
Ask God for the Help of the Holy Spirit
»Simply reading the word will not achieve the result intended from heaven; it must be studied and kept in the heart. Knowledge of God is not obtained without spiritual effort. We should diligently study the Bible and ask God for the help of the Holy Spirit so that we can understand His word. We should linger on a verse and focus the spirit on the task of grasping the thought that God has placed in that verse for us.«
Cultivating Love for the Word through Consistent Study
»When a genuine love for the Bible awakens and the student begins to comprehend how vast the field is and how precious its treasure, he will then desire to seize every opportunity to become familiar with God's word. ... And this continual study is one of the best means to cultivate a love for the Holy Scripture.«
God's Compassion for Our Weakness
»The petitions that arise from sincere, humble hearts will surely reach Him. He can recognize the sincerity of His adopted children. He has compassion for our weakness and strengthens our frailties. He has said, "Ask, and it will be given to you.«
Growing Appreciation through Study
»Appreciation of the Bible grows with its study. No matter which direction the seeker turns, he will find the revealed infinite wisdom and love of God. For the truly converted, God's word is the joy and comfort of life.«
Original Sources (English)
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Hello, I am Stephan Krol. I started this Ellen White website to make the writings of Ellen G. White and the Adventist pioneers easier to access for everyone.
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