Questions for Scoffers

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Mar 25, 1913

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 40, No. 12.

Questions for Scoffers

I CAN not forget the confusion into which I saw a conceited young fellow thrown once, when he turned to an aged minister, and as if challenging discussion said, “I am told you believe in the inspiration of the whole Bible.” The good man answered quietly, “O, yes, my friend; what do you believe in?” A little laugh covered the defeat, but he continued, “But you certainly know what the great scholars say about it?” when again the calm answer met him, “Somewhat, but what did they say to you about your soul?” Now the inquirer grew restive. “They say you are leading men along with a farthing taper in your lantern.” To this the aged preacher only said, “Do they say men would see any better if we would let them put the taper out?”—The Christian Age.