EGW WritingsLuke 11

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Ms 15, 1888

5LtMs, Ms 15, 1888, par. 19

We are to be ever searching for the truth as for hidden treasures. I entreat you, close not the door of the heart for fear some ray of light shall come to you. You need greater light; you need a clearer understanding of the truth which you carry to the people. If you do not see light yourselves, you will close the door <to others;> if you can, you will prevent the rays of light from coming to the people. Let it not be said of this highly favored people, “Ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.” Luke 11:52. All these lessons are given for the benefit of those upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 171, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 171, 1896, par. 4

The letters sent have been read. I am feeling very sorry over the business matter with the lawyers, but we can only put our trust in God. “Woe unto you, lawyers,” said Christ. [Luke 11:52.] He understood all about matters from the beginning to the end of the chapter. We must seek wisdom of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 71, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 71, 1897, par. 6

Of this list of sins the scribes and Pharisees were guilty; and it was for this reason that Christ denounced them. “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” He said, “for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men.” [Verse 13.] And to the lawyers He said, “Woe unto you lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.” [Luke 11:52.]

Gospel Workers (1892/1893 ed.)

How Shall We Search the Scriptures?

GW92 128.2

Some have thought it an evidence of intellectual keenness and superiority to perplex minds in regard to what is truth. They resort to subtlety of argument, to playing upon words; they take unjust advantage in asking questions. When their questions have been fairly answered, they will turn the subject, bring up another point, to avoid acknowledging the truth. We should beware of indulging the spirit which controlled the Jews. They would not learn of Christ, because his explanation of the Scriptures did not agree with their ideas; therefore they became spies upon his track, “laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.” [Luke 11:54, 52.] Let us not bring upon ourselves the fearful denunciation of the Saviour’s words, “Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.” [Luke 11:54, 52.]