Mind, Character, and Personality Vol. 2 - Second Advent Revival

Doubts
Chap. 74 - Doubts
Mysteries We Cannot Fathom.--The Word of God, like the character of its Divine
Author, presents mysteries that can never be fully comprehended by finite beings. The
entrance of sin into the world, the incarnation of Christ, regeneration, the resurrection,
and many other subjects presented in the Bible are mysteries too deep for the human
mind to explain, or even fully to comprehend. But we have no reason to doubt God's
Word because we cannot understand the mysteries of His providence. {2MCP 671.1}
In the natural world we are constantly surrounded with mysteries that we cannot
fathom. The very humblest forms of life present a problem that the wisest of
philosophers is powerless to explain. Everywhere are wonders beyond our ken. Should
we then be surprised to find that in the spiritual world also there are mysteries that we
cannot fathom? The difficulty lies solely in the weakness and narrowness of the human
mind. God has given us in the Scriptures sufficient evidence of their divine character,
and we are not to doubt His Word because we cannot understand all the mysteries of
His providence.--SC 106, 107 (1892).
672 {2MCP 671.2}
Possibility for Doubt Not Removed.--While God has given ample evidence for
faith, He will never remove all excuse for unbelief. All who look for hooks to hang their
doubts upon will find them. And those who refuse to accept and obey God's word until
every objection has been removed, and there is no longer an opportunity for doubt, will
never come to the light. {2MCP 672.1}
Distrust of God is the natural outgrowth of the unrenewed heart, which is at enmity
with Him. But faith is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and it will flourish only as it is
cherished. No man can become strong in faith without a determined effort. Unbelief
strengthens as it is encouraged; and if men, instead of dwelling upon the evidences
which God has given to sustain their faith, permit themselves to question and cavil, they
will find their doubts constantly becoming more confirmed.--GC 527 (1911). {2MCP
672.2}
Impact of the Weight of Evidence.--Those who desire to doubt will have plenty of
room. God does not propose to remove all occasion for unbelief. He gives evidence,
which must be carefully investigated with a humble mind and a teachable spirit, and all
should decide from the weight of evidence. God gives sufficient evidence for the candid
mind to believe; but he who turns from the weight of evidence because there are a few
things which he cannot make plain to his finite understanding will be left in the cold,
chilling atmosphere of unbelief and questioning doubts, and will make shipwreck of
faith.--5T 675, 676 (1889). {2MCP 672.3}
Do Not Trust in Feeling (counsel to a doubter).--The great plan of mercy from the
beginning of time is to have every afflicted soul trust in His love. Your safety at the
present time when your mind is tortured with doubt is not to trust in feeling but in the