A MAN, prominent in Italy during the great war, was famous for his hatred of the Christian faith, and had spent much energy in seeking to turn others away from Christ and His teachings.
But he was a man of kindly disposition, and wished to do something to comfort his peasant neighbors as they were enduring the hardships of war, so he decided to read the Scriptures to them. This he proceeded to do with patience and persistence. He read the Bible to them, especially the New Testament.
It was not long before the “Sword of the Spirit” thrust itself into his own heart, and brought about a great change. He saw the wickedness of his past life in ridiculing the heavenly message, and received the truth of the Scriptures, and the precious Saviour set forth therein, to the salvation of his soul.
Being a gifted and educated man, this talent was now used with renewed energy in leading others to the Saviour, who had become such a comfort to him, and changed his entire outlook for time and eternity.
The young reader will observe that the great change in this man was brought about by reading and believing the Bible; by receiving in the heart its teachings. Such is the value and power of the Word of God.
Were it not for this precious volume, we would not know that God loved us and gave His Son to die in our stead; to redeem, us from the consequence of our many sins, and made it possible for us to spend eternity with Him where He is the light and joy.
Satan is most busy today, seeking to destroy confidence in the Bible. It is sad to see to what extent he is succeeding. He knows full well that the entrance of the Word of God in the heart brings light and salvation.
We trust the young reader will be on his guard against such, and be preserved from it, and to recognize as the work of Satan any influence that undermines his confidence in the Bible, however reasonable it may appear.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” John 5:2424Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (John 5:24).
ML 02/03/1924