Psalms 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
When the mind is brought into contact with the eternal God, through a study of His word, all of the mental faculties spike tremendously in performance and problems in secular matters, will not baffle the mind as much…. [CT pp 441] A failure to study God’s word is the great cause of mental weakness and inefficiency. In turning from this word to feed on the writings of uninspired men, the mind becomes dwarfed and cheapened.
It is not brought in contact with deep, broad principles of eternal truth…. [R.H Sept 28 1897] Nothing is so calculated to enlarge the mind and strengthen the intellect as the study of the Bible. No other study will so elevate the soul and give vigor to the faculties as the study of the living oracles. As the mind is brought to the study of God’s word, the understanding will enlarge, and the higher powers will develop for the comprehension of high and ennobling truth.
It is according to the character of the matter with which the mind becomes familiar that it is dwarfed or enlarged. If the mind is not raised up to make vigorous and persistent effort in seeking to comprehend truth by comparing scripture with scripture, it will surely become contracted and lose its tone…. Psalms 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Psalms 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!