By
Beth Johnson
"There
is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious
jewel" (Pro 20:15).
The
Lord is the one who teaches or does not teach man knowledge.
"He
that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man
knowledge, shall not he know? The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that
they are vanity" (Ps 94:10-11).
"All
the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or
perverse in them. They are all plain to him that
understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive
my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be
desired are not to be compared to it" (Pro 8:8-11).
God
describes knowledge as a crown for our head.
"The
simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge" (Pro
14:18).
Dispersing
knowledge is like giving out precious jewels.
"The lips of the
wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so"
(Pro 15:7).
If
we have any understanding at all we will seek more and more knowledge.
"The
heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of
fools feedeth on foolishness" (Pro 15:14).
If
we are prudent we will increase in the knowledge of God.
"
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh
knowledge" (Pro 18:15).
Once
we get knowledge we need to understand it.
"Smite a scorner, and the
simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will
understand knowledge (Pro 19:25).
To
get understanding we must accept reproof. When
the wise are instructed they receive knowledge. "When
the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is
instructed, he receiveth knowledge (Pro 21:11).
