If it was necessary for God’s ancient people to often call to mind His dealings with them in mercy and judgment, in counsel and reproof, it is equally important that we contemplate the truths delivered to us in His Word,—truth which, if heeded, will lead us to humility and submission, and obedience to God. We are to be sanctified through the truth. The Word of God presents special truths for every age. The dealings of God with His people in the past should receive our careful attention. We should learn the lessons which they are designed to teach us. But we are not to rest content with them. God is leading out His people step by step. Truth is progressive. The earnest seeker will be constantly receiving light from heaven. What is truth? should ever be our inquiry (The Signs of the Times, May 26, 1881).{2BC 1000.8}

Hvis det var nødvendigt for Guds gamle folk at så ofte blive mindet om Hans behandling af dem i barmhjertighed og dømmekraft, i råd og irettesættelse, er det på samme måde vigtigt at vi betragter de sandheder vi har fået overbragt i Hans ord, - sandhed som vil, hvis der gives agt på den, lede os til ydmyghed og underkastelse og lydighed mod Gud. Vi skal helliges igennem sandheden. Guds ord bringer særlige sandheder til enhver tidsalder. Guds handlemåde med Hans folk i fortiden bør få vor omhyggeligste opmærksomhed. Vi bør lære de lektier som de er tiltænkt at lære os. Men vi skal ikke sættes os i bero med dem. Gud leder Sit folk ud skridt for skridt. Sandhed er fremadskridende. Den der søger alvorligt vil hele tiden få lys fra himlen. Hvad er sandhed? bør altid være vort spørgsmål (ST 26. maj, 1881).