The necessity for an active endeavor to gain wisdom is further emphasized. Men must dig deep in search of a saving knowledge of the grace of God with the perseverance of a prospector seeking for precious metals. Desire for earthly treasure compels men to expend much time, money, and effort in what often proves to be a fruitless search. The same intense devotion should mark the searcher for divine wisdom. No disappointment or difficulty should be permitted to quench the ardor of the search. The revelation of God in His Word is the mine in which every believer must individually dig for truth (see GC 598).