Question Why is the fear of the L ORD the beginning of knowledge and wisdom?  The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.​ Proverbs 9:10 Context The biblical Book of Proverbs is about God's wisdom and how to acquire knowledge for life based on God's Word or Law (Torah). The beginning of knowledge (1:7) and wisdom (9:10; cf., Psalm 111:10) is the fear of the L ORD . What has gaining knowledge and wisdom to do with the

Question Why was Jesus so merciful to repenting sinners yet so tough on the religious people? He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the L ORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?​ Micah 6:8 Context Jesus was known as a 'friend of sinners' due to His association with sinners and His merciful attitude in forgiving them when they repented before God. The term was, at the time, a form of slander, not a compliment. He

Question What is greatness in the Kingdom of God?  Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 Context It's a well-known story. Jesus was asked by His disciples, 'Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' (Matthew 18:1). To answer the question, Jesus used a small child to illustrated that greatness in the kingdom of God is of a different nature than greatness according to the world's standards, just as He emphasi

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