213. Searching Into Divine Mysteries
Today’s reading: “The Ministry of Healing” pp. 429c–431a.
The differences between the Hebrew and Greek mindsets are on stark display in today’s reading. This is a reasonable summary of the difference.
From the Greek point of view, thinking about the nature God, speculating, making conjectures and quiet calm discussions are essential.
In contrast, Moses in chapter 29 of Deuteronomy (the first verse quoted), after the summary of God’s acts towards Israel, and how He will act if they break the covenant, finishes by saying, “what is revealed, by these acts, are the things we should take notice of. Speculations are not our job, obedience is.” Classic Hebrew thinking.
Job finishes (Job 28:28) with similar sentiments, “If you want to find real wisdom and knowledge, then fear God and what He can do. And if you want understanding then stop doing evil things.”
These are two great examples of Hebrew thought.
And Ellen finishes on the exact same point. Wisdom is found, she says, is not found in searching the earth or penetrating the mysteries of God, instead it true wisdom is found,
… in humbly receiving the revelation that He (God) has been pleased to give, and in conforming the life to His will.
