Wisdom and understanding are the eyes of Faith —without them Faith is blind. Knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. Prov. 14:6. Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Job 28:28. But they regard not the work of the Lord, neither have they considered the operation of his hands. Therefore, my people are gone into captivity for lack of knowledge. Isa. 5:12-13 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Prov. 9:10. Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. James 3:13-16. For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it. Eccl. 7:12. The tongue of the wise is health. Prov. 12:18. The wise in heart will receive commandments. Prov. 10:8. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man and he will increase in learning. For by me (wisdom) thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. Prov. 9:9, 11. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may depart from the snares of death. Good understanding getteth favour. Prov. 13:14-15. Through wisdom is a house builded, and by understanding it is established. And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Prov. 24:3-4. Wisdom is a strength to a wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city. Eccl. 7:19. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. Prov. 24:5. To the wise the way of life goeth upward. Prov. 15:24. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds); casting down reasonings and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor. 10:3-5. He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Prov. 17:27. Unto you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables. Mark 4:11. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory. Which none of the princes of this world knew; for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Cor. 2:7-8. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; and none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion. So shall they be life unto thy soul and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Prov. 3:13-24. Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; and they will consider the loving kindness of Jehovah. Ps. 107:43. Ask and Ye Shall Receive Thy will be done. Matt. 6:10. You, not of the flesh, but the real spiritual, eternal You, have a distinct place in the divine economy, and were created for a special purpose. This being the case, you can readily understand that it is of the utmost importance that God's will shall be done concerning you, and that nothing else is of comparable consequence. Submit yourselves therefore to God. James 4:7. Ps. 31:5. the higher Rom. 13:1. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any. Mark 11:25. And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matt. 21:22. If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23. What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24. The eyes of many are closed, and they do not know that a supply for every need is at hand. Through understanding, our eyes are opened, and then we may see to lay hold of the blessings that were all of the time within our reach. But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting; for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord; a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:6-7. Do not beg of God as though you were doubtful about His answering your prayer, but be certain that your desire shall be fulfilled—if it be His will. To pray to God while doubting Him is to take His name in vain. Ask, and it shall be given you.... For every one that asketh receiveth. Matt. 7:7-8. Verily, verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. John 16:23. Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24. Ye lust and have not; ye kill and are jealous, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war; ye have not because ye ask not. Ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures. James 4:2-3. The pleasures of this world—of the flesh—are always followed sooner or later by pain; they never make "the joy full." On the contrary, bitterness never trails after pleasures that come through the workings of Spiritual Law. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Phil. 4:6. Praying without ceasing. 1 Thes. 5:17. Perpetually to long to know the Truth, to wish to |