Education and learning

Education and learning begin with the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of knowledge. Children are to be taught diligently, the wise hear and increase learning, and those who teach bear the greater judgment.

The beginning of knowledge

• Proverbs 1:7
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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• Proverbs 9:10
  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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• Proverbs 2:6
  For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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• Colossians 2:3
  In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Teaching children

• Deuteronomy 6:6-7
  ⁶And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. ⁷And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
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• Proverbs 22:6
  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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• 2 Timothy 3:14-15
  ¹⁴But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. ¹⁵And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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• Ephesians 6:4
  And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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Study and learning

• Proverbs 1:5
  A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
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• Proverbs 18:15
  The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
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• 2 Timothy 2:15
  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
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• Ecclesiastes 12:12
  And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
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• Daniel 1:17
  As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.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.
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• Acts 7:22
  And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
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Receiving instruction

• Proverbs 12:1
  Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
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• Proverbs 4:13
  Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
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• Luke 2:46-47
  ⁴⁶And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. ⁴⁷And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
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• Luke 6:40
  The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
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Teachers

• James 3:1
  My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
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• Titus 2:7
  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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• 2 Timothy 2:2
  And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
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• Romans 12:7
  Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
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See also

• Wisdom
• Children
• Parenting
• Youth
• Discipleship

Notes

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