A False and a True Knowledge of GodSpeculative Theories“Those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever;” but “the secret things belong unto the Lord our God.” Deuteronomy 29:29. The revelation of Himself that God has given in His word is for our study. This we may seek to understand. But beyond this we are not to penetrate. The highest intellect may tax itself until it is wearied out in conjectures regarding the nature of God; but the effort will be fruitless. This problem has not been given us to solve. No human mind can comprehend God. Let not finite man attempt to interpret Him. Let none indulge in speculation regarding His nature. Here silence is eloquence. The Omniscient One is above discussion. {8T 279.1}

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(279) »De skjulte ting er for Herren vor Gud, men de åbenbare er for os og vore børn evindelig, at vi må lære at handle efter alle denne lovs ord!« 5.Mos.29,29. Den åbenbaring Gud har givet af sig selv i sit ord, kan vi studere. Dette vi må søge at forstå. Men udover dette kan vi ikke fatte det. Det højeste intellekt kan belaste sig selv og dog kun gisne om Guds natur; men anstrengelsen vil være frugtesløse. Dette problem har ikke været givet os til opklare. Intet menneskeligt sind kan fatte Gud. Lad ikke begrænsede mennesker forsøge at tolke ham. Lad ingen begynde at spekulere over hans natur. Her er tavshed er veltalenhed. Den Alvidende er over al diskussion.