What Does the Bible Say About Education?

Proverbs 1:7

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”

Proverbs 22:6

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Colossians 2:3

“In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

Proverbs 9:9

“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.”

2 Timothy 2:15

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

Psalm 119:66

“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.”