Article July 14, 1945 Issue

Taught of God

LESLIE BURN ANDREAE

When Elihu, the young man who wisely waited till Job's three friends had finished arguing with him, said (Job 32:8), "There is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding," he set forth a great truth, for only as we are inspired by God, Spirit, Mind, can we gain that most priceless of gifts, spiritual understanding. Elihu evidently apprehended this great fact so clearly that his wise and loving counsel to Job turned that individual's thoughts in the right direction, and he received his healing. He gained the true understanding of God's nature, an understanding which had been hidden from him by self-righteousness and by preconceived false notions about God.

Many centuries later the Apostle Paul encouraged his pupil Timothy in similar vein, saying (II Tim. 3:16,17), "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

The Bible contains the Word of God, revealing His nature and laws to humanity. Since God is Spirit, the Word of God is also the Word of Spirit, and therefore can be interpreted properly only through its spiritual meaning. Christ Jesus told the people of his day that his teaching was inspired by God, Spirit, Life. He pointed out to them (John 6:45), "It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God." He repeatedly quoted Scripture in support of his teaching.

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