“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7).
We are told in Scripture to fear God and yet at the same time, we are told to not fear Him. Is this a contradiction? No, for there is no contradiction in...
The Berean Lamp Memory Verse for this week is:
“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17).
Last week, we looked at Scriptures related to the fight and flight instinct in our two-part series. This week, we'll continue our study by looking more at Scripture related...
“Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6).
Everyone has experienced the instinct to fight, flee, or disassociate at one time or another when faced with a perceived threat to their well-being. These three...
The Berean Lamp Memory Verse for this week is:
“Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6).
Chances are everyone has experienced the fight-or-flight instinct at one time or another in their lives when faced...
“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these’” (Matthew 19:14).
In western history, childhood innocence and vulnerability have always been qualities of immense societal value...
“They have turned their back to Me and not their face; though I taught them, teaching again and again, they would not listen and receive instruction” (Jeremiah 32:33).
Where did the western world get the idea that universal education was fundamental, and that the pursuit of truth...
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8).
Attacks upon the Bible as the Word of God have been ferocious throughout history. Attempts to undermine it have been exhaustive.
One such attack comes from...
The Berean Lamp Memory Verse for this week is:
“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8).
As we continue in our series looking at knowledge and the Word of God, we're turning our attention to the numerous attacks to...
The Berean Lamp Memory Verse for this week is:
“We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).
Many temptations beset the man or woman who takes...
“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment” (Philippians 1:9).
Real knowledge comes by discernment. Using discernment to gain true knowledge is not the same as being indoctrinated (taught to accept a teaching...
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