STUDYING THE WORD OF GOD
Those of us who are addicted to the Word realise perhaps more than others, how so much in the Scriptures is very deep. We find it a constant delight to plumb unfathomable depths, to mine for hid treasures buried in places unexplored by mere human wisdom; indeed inexplicable to the unbeliever. These exercises prompted by the Holy Spirit are of precious profit to our spiritual welfare and growth; furnishing us with meditations so sweet as to draw out our worship permeated with sweet smelling fragrances of Christ, and securing Divine approval.
While we must never succumb to "scratching the surface" in our studies, we must not neglect or over-look those gems that lie upon the surface; they too yield food for the soul of the believer.
Permit me to suggest a simple example to direct you as to what I mean. How valuable are the "Headings" to the Psalms! They are an integral part of the Word, but how often we fail to read them when we turn to the Psalter!
You will understand that I am NOT advocating superficial reading, or study of the "BOOK," only reminding your hearts of the necessity to consider the more obvious lines of truth, as well as penetrating to its fathomless profundity.
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