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title: 'The Influence of the Bible in Improving the Understanding and Moral Character'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'John Matthews'
date: 1864-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'Affliction'
scriptures:
- 'Ecclesiastes 12'
- 'Psalms 23'
- 'Romans 5'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/matthews-1864-the-influence-of-the-bible-in-improving-the-understanding-and-moral-character
---

# The Influence of the Bible in Improving the Understanding and Moral Character

Argues the Bible improves understanding and forms moral character, cultivating virtues and easing affliction. Includes a memoir of theologian John Matthews.

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