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Why is it said that God’s word is a lamp to guide people? It is because God’s word is spoken in order to address people’s real problems. It’s not theory, high-sounding rhetoric, or discourse. God’s word is meant for you to apply and to put into practice. When you encounter a situation where you have no way forward and don’t know what to do, you can recall how God’s word requires you to act. By pondering over God’s word you find a way, you understand the meaning of God’s word, and then proceed to put it into practice according to God’s intentions. After putting it into practice you receive confirmation, and discover that through this action you experience peace and joy in your spirit, and that others are edified as well.

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In the process of putting God’s word into practice, you gain enlightenments and experiences, you learn from your own experiences, and you understand the purpose behind God’s word and behind His intention to let people act in a certain manner. When you discover the principles of practice, you discover the source and significance of His words. This is understanding the truth. After understanding the truth, when faced with difficulties, you know how to resolve them, and know exactly how to proceed. Why is it said that God’s word is the life and path of human beings? It is because God’s word can be people’s life, and only His word, only the truth, can lead people onto the right path in life.

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God’s word is straightforward and easy to understand. It’s given in order to allow people to easily understand and accept the truth. When people are able to acknowledge and accept the truth, they unconsciously find themselves on the right path in life. Some of God’s words may seem simple or easily understandable, but they are all instructions on how to live, how to handle various situations, and how to resolve difficulties. This is the truth. It can become your path, providing you with wisdom, principles, and a path of practice when faced with situations. If you have a path in various matters, if you can act with principle, it means you understand the truth.

from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only One Who Performs Their Duty Well With All Their Heart, Mind, and Soul Is One Who Loves God