What Does the Bible Say About Education?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on education
The Bible emphasizes the importance of education and wisdom in various passages. Proverbs, in particular, is a book that highlights the value of seeking knowledge and understanding. It encourages readers to listen to instruction, seek wisdom, and not forsake knowledge. Education is seen as a pathway to a fulfilling life and a way to gain insight into God's teachings. In the New Testament, Jesus himself was known as a Rabbi, meaning teacher, and his teachings were focused on guiding his followers towards spiritual enlightenment and understanding.
Bible Verses About Education
Proverbs 1:7KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 4:7KJV
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 18:15KJV
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
Matthew 28:19–20KJV
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Proverbs 2:6KJV
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 22:6KJV
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
2 Timothy 2:15KJV
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
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