Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

More Light for the Righteous

How long may the just expect increased light to shine upon their pathway? BR-ASI9 374.7

“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs 4:18. BR-ASI9 374.8

Note.—The more earnestly one desires to know the will of God, while living up to all the light he has, the more light and truth from God will shine upon his pathway. If light is sown for the righteous, such are the very ones who may expect advanced light to come to them, and to see new duties presented to them from a study of the word of God. BR-ASI9 374.9

Who was told by an angel of God that his ways pleased the Lord? BR-ASI9 374.10

“He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.” Acts 10:3, 4. BR-ASI9 374.11

Because Cornelius’s ways pleased the Lord, was this evidence that he had nothing more to learn or do? BR-ASI9 375.1

“And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.” Acts 10:5, 6. BR-ASI9 375.2

Note.—The reason why the Lord favored Cornelius with a visit from one of His angels, was not because Cornelius knew the way of salvation perfectly, but because the Lord saw in him a sincere desire for more light, and a willing mind to comply with every known requirement. That spirit was pleasing to God. All may now receive advanced light, if, like Cornelius, they seek it, and are willing to walk in it when it comes to them. BR-ASI9 375.3