A young fellow, brought up in the poorest circumstances, had a job in a hospital. He had had only a few months schooling in his lifetime and lacked all the culture and polished manners that most of his companions and fellow-workers displayed. There was much to be desired in his appearance and personality, and at times he seemed ungrateful for favors shown him.
However, this unlearned and backward young fellow dedicated himself to reading the Bible. In 12 years he read it 160 times and the New Testament 300 times; in fact he scarcely read any other book, paper or magazine.
So great was the change wrought in his soul, his attitude, his appearance and his ways that one would scarcely have recognized him to be the same young boy of former years. But it all came from his faithfully reading the Word of God. The psalmist could say, “Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” (Psa. 119:129,130.)
Little by little this young man became exceptionally useful in the lab owing to the careful work he did. Then he worked in the pharmacy and became one of the best pharmacists.
The expression on his face had changed completely. That which appeared impolite, dull and unintelligent gave place to calmness, energy and certainty.
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” (Psa. 19:7.)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17.)
Dear reader, how many times have you read the Bible through? How much time do you devote each day in pouring over the sacred pages of “the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus"? (2 Tim. 3:15.)
ML-02/25/1979