The Test of Law and Testimony
Never was there a period in the history of the world when the followers of Christ had need of greater watchfulness than the present. Deceptions are abroad in the land, and on every side men are striving to draw away disciples after themselves. With feigned words they would make merchandise of souls, and they do lead away the unwary. But none need be deceived. The Lord says: "To the law and to the testimony; if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." The law and the testimony mean simply the commandments of God, and the testimony which from time to time he has given through inspired men; these are the touch-stone, and whoever rejects any part of God's truth is not to be trusted. However plausible the teaching, however smooth the words of such teachers, the Lord says, "There is no light in them." This is the test to which everything must be brought, and that which will not stand the test must be rejected.