The primary lesson that Pink sought to teach was Godly living characterised by a devotion to the Scriptures. His concern in all of his labours was to promote the glory of God and holiness of life. He was aware that while many people read the Bible not all read it for the same purpose. He once wrote the following:
"Some read it to satisfy their literary pride. In certain circIes it has become both the respectable and popular thing to obtain a general acquaintance with the Bible simply because it is regarded as an educational defect to be ignorant of them. But in all this there is no thought of God, no yearning for spiritual edification, and therefore no real benefit to the soul."
Pink was devoted to Scripture and to the serious and profitable study of the Book. It was his joy and delight and, as his days on earth drew to a close it became even more sweet and precious to him. He was taken up totally with the Scriptures and his last words that were heard showed what was on his mind as he entered glory, "The Scriptures explain themselves".
Pink was Serious about Scripture and its authority
He had little time for those given over to a superficial view of the Bible. Only too well aware that he could increase the circulation of the magazine by devoting pages to "the signs of the times" he was to write, ".. ..it is not our aim to tickle the ear, but to search the conscience; not to pander to the sensation-monger, but to feed Christ's hungry sheep, not to please empty professors, but to make God's children more and more out of love with themselves".
Pink lived in total dependence upon God. Writing what was to be his last annual letter to his readers he was able to say, 'As we review this somewhat lengthy ministry, we cannot but marvel at the sovereign and abounding grace of God which has supported and sustained . . . During the whole of these thirty years we have never been in debt a penny, and have paid every bill within forty-eight hours of its reception".
