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KNOWLEDGE
Lack of Knowledge
- it is not good for a person to be without knowledge Proverbs 19:2 NASB
- My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6 NKJV
How to Build Knowledge
- For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little.” Isaiah 28:10 NKJV - But the word of the Lord was to them,
“Precept upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little,” Isaiah 28:13 NKJV
COMMENTS: Study basics first & build upon it e.g. Alphabets first, then words and then sentences.
Benefits of Knowledge
- a man of knowledge increases strength* Proverbs 24:5 NKJV
- He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words Proverbs 17:27 AMP
*3581 כּוח כּח [kôach kôach] \{ko’-akh} ko’-akh\
From an unused root meaning to be firm;
{vigor} literally ({force} in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively ({capacity} means6
produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard: – {ability} {able} {chameleon} {force} {fruits} {might} power ({-ful}) {strength} {substance} wealth.
COMMENT: *In other words, one who has knowledge can be firm.
God gives Knowledge & Understanding
- To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. Daniel 1:17 BSB
UNDERSTANDING
Pursue Understanding
- Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV
Benefits of Understanding
- a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper). Proverbs 17:27 AMP
How to get Understanding
- I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word], For Your testimonies are my meditation. Ps 119:99 AMP
WISDOM
Pursue Wisdom
- Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 BSB
Benefits of Wisdom
- A wise man is strong** Proverbs 24:5 AMP
**5797 עוז עז [‛ôz ‛ôz] \{oze} oze\
From 5810; strength in various applications ({force} security6
{majesty} praise): – {boldness} {loud} {might} {power} {strength} strong.
Epitome of Wisdom
- you are [imagining yourself] wiser than Daniel Ezekiel 28:3 AMP
COMMENT: When God spoke to Satan about wisdom, He did not speak about Solomon (who had earthly wisdom) but Daniel (who had wisdom both earthly & spiritual). The former seen in his being the Prime Minister for several Kings and the latter in his walk with God. Read about Daniel HERE
https://biblehub.com/hosea/4-6.htm
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6 NKJV