What We May Know by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 1, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 13.

What We May Know.

By Editor

THE apostle tells us that we must be ready to give an answer to every man that asketh a reason for the hope that is in us. This indicates that it is the duty of all to have a hope, and likewise a duty to study the Bible diligently to know the reason for it. For every religious practice men ought to be able to give a prompt, Scriptural reason. But this does not mean that we should hold ourselves under obligation to answer every question that may be asked us. Men may ask us questions concerning which the Bible is silent. We are not required to be wise above that which is written. Foolish and unlearned questions are to be avoided. More than this, no man need be ashamed to confess ignorance in regard to some things that are in the Bible. The Bible is an unfathomable mine; though a man should live to the age of Methuselah, there would still be something in it for him to learn. There are things of which we may say, "I do not know;" nevertheless, all things which directly concern our hope and duty are plain enough to be understood by all. "Those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law." Deut. 29:29.