education
What does the Bible say about education? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine.
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
4And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.
12Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.
15A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice,
16Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
15Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
13Take hold of discipline. Do not dismiss it. Guard it, for it is your life.
19Teach your sons to meditate on them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk along the way, and when you lie down or rise up.
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
9Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
8See to it that no one deceives you through philosophy and empty falsehoods, as found in the traditions of men, in accord with the influences of the world, and not in accord with Christ.