By The Word Of GOD, We Know The Mind Of The SPIRIT Of GOD.

The Christian's interpreter

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(William Dyer, "The Strait Way to Heaven")

The Word of GOD is the Christian's rule--

and the Spirit of GOD is the Christian's guide.

"All Scripture is given by inspiration 

of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, for correction, for instruction 

in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16

"But when HE, the SPIRITof truth, comes--

HE will guide you into all truth." 

John 16:13

Most people walk by false rules:
  1. Some walk by popular opinions.
  2. Some walk by worldly customs.
  3. Some walk by providence.
  4. Some walk by conscience.
  5. Some walk by their own reason.
  6. Some walk by other men's examples.
  7. Some walk by their own lusts.

But, oh! my dear friends, let me 

beseech you to walk by none of these 

false rules, but keep close to the Word 

and SPIRIT of GOD.

The Scripture is a rule outside of us--

to show us where we must go.
The SPIRIT is a guide inside of us--

to enable us to walk according to 

the direction of that Word.

The Word of GOD is a compass, 

by which we must direct our course.
The SPIRIT is the great pilot, who 

steers us in this course.

We have no eyes to see the Word, 

until the SPIRIT enlightens them.
We have no ears to hear the Word, 

until the SPIRIT opens them.
We have no hearts to obey the Word, 

until the SPIRIT bows and inclines them.

By the Word of GOD, we know 

the mind of the SPIRIT of GOD.
And by the efficacy of the SPIRIT, 

we feel the power of the Word.

The Word of GOD shows us the way.
And the SPIRIT of GOD leads us in 

that way which the Word points out.

The SPIRIT of GOD is able to expound 

the Word of GOD, and to make it plain to 

our understanding. The HOLY SPIRIT is 

the Christian's interpreter; 

HE gives the Scriptures, and HE alone 

can reveal unto us the sense and 

meaning of the Scriptures.

The Word is GOD’S counsel, to reveal 

the path in which we are to walk.
The SPIRIT is GOD’S Counselor, 

who teaches us to walk in that path.

If GOD had not put HIS SPIRIT 

into our hearts, as well as HIS 

Word into our heads--

we would never have arrived 

at the fair haven of peace.

The Scriptures reveal the very 

heart of GOD. GOD Almighty has, 

in the sacred Scriptures, as it were, 

manifested HIMSELF; unfolded all 

HIS counsel to the creatures, as 

far as is necessary to be known 

for their direction and guidance 

to everlasting life.

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Arthur Pink's "The Attributes of GOD"
Chapter 3. The Knowledge of GOD