F4S: Sup with Autodidacticism? That was what Charlie Kirk was about. He was a self taught learner and you can be too.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Sup with Autodidacticism? That was what Charlie Kirk was about. He was a self taught learner and you can be too.

"I sat alone beneath the stars,
My Bible open wide;
No teacher there but God Himself,
His Spirit was my guide.

No classroom walls, no formal-learning halls,
Just whispers from above;
The truest school of all the saints
Is tutored directly by His love."

Over the years, we heard Charlie teach us to learn away from all the jacked-up bias in a quiet time. Not for just knowing (having a swelled head), but on purpose and for a great purpose. The greatest of them all!

Yesterday, Charlie's widow Erika Kirk (who loves the truth as well) received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of Charlie. It's cuz both have been learners of what's really so.. because both have been wise doers of it too.

Are you blessed to see that merely self-terminate upon you.. or blessed to become a blessing like they have been for so many?

May I challenge you to be that way, to live red-hot-spiritually like the Kirks.

Charlie worked hard to learn the truth, yet apart from formal education, as a genuine autodidact. Then he lived it and pushed back against the corrupt, politicized credential educational system, which he rightfully called a rip-off scam.

Charlie was first spiritual and then political (both, not spiritually compromising). The whole world has seen how he leaned into his relationship with Jesus Christ, the One who taught him in the quiet. He leaned strongly on things far more dangerous to those on the Left, too: real facts, hard data, and critical non-clonely-thinking.

Aristotle encouraged that all men would seek to know what's so (real and true).

In his heart, Charlie believed that college students and other young adults today, deep down, longed to know and fully understand things with the best type of wisdom. Isn't it time for you and me to get taught by the best Teacher?

Like the Bereans, I say we study and read the great old writings like those from Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and Augustine. I say we start with the greatest of old Books in the home and then in the schools again -- the Bible.

Kids in college should indeed be there to understand the Scriptures (for it's real history), and in the light of holy writ, then wrestle with ancient philosophy to become a well-rounded US citizen. Charlie taught this!

All that is good ("all the councils of God" ), true, noble, and beautiful, even studying religious freedom in the United States. Study the Constitution -- it's unlike anything else. Charlie made all ages want to give it a go here, along with the framers, and American founders. Over the years, Charlie rightly made us want to love this country (that not even the enemies of this Land want to leave.

Factoid: Divinely inspired Freedom cannot coexist without godly virtue -- he often spoke about morality, family, and pure virtue! You cannot have a free Society if you do not have a society that values the God of the Bible. Charlie loved the Lord most, and he loved to learn as an autodidact — a self-taught man, taught from the Son of Man first.

Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" Matthew 11:29-30

- Psalm 32:8: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you".
- Psalm 25:4-5: The psalmist asks God to "Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me".
- Proverbs 1:7: This verse states that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction".
- Isaiah 2:3: This prophecy speaks of a time when people will go to the temple of the God of Jacob and "He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths".
- Jeremiah 31:33-34: This passage prophesies a new covenant where God's law will be within people and "they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest".

Hey, You've Got This! You Can Be A Self-Taught Learner While Being Taught By The God Of The Bible

That's not a stretch to say that. The Lord totally delights in His kids who sit at His feet, learning not from people first.. not from man’s institutions first, but from the gentle whispers of His Spirit. These self-taught learners were not rebels against Authority or wisdom — they were lovers of Truth, whose hearts became classrooms of old revelation. You and I don't need any new revelation..illumination, sure. If it's new it ain't true, if it's true it ain't new. 

God is NOT giving new revelation(s) today:

• The canon of Scripture is closed all the way; it's completed, done. Revelation 22:18 warns against adding to the words of the prophecy in the Bible.

• Jesus is the final and complete revelation of God. Hebrews 1:2 makes it clear that God has spoken definitively through His Son.

• The apostles were uniquely chosen to lay the foundation of the church. Ephesians 2:20 says the church is “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” We don’t believe that, 2,000 years later, God is still laying the foundation.

• New revelation would imply that Scripture is insufficient. But 2 Timothy 3:17 says Scripture equips us for every good work.

• Modern claims of revelation often contradict Scripture. God does not contradict Himself (Numbers 23:19).

This does not mean that God is silent today. He still loves you! He still speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us understand and wisely apply it (too many foolishly apply it--you've known some). God is working. He is active and present in the lives of His children, He is not giving out new revelation(s) today in the form of new Scripture or authoritative (ie, verbal or ex cathedra) messages equal to the Bible. The Bible is complete, sufficient, and final. Our responsibility is not to seek new revelation, but to faithfully study, obey, and proclaim the revelation God has already given.

* Were There Old Testament Autodidacts?

Abraham – The man who heard God in the silence of the stars. With no scroll, synagogue, or rabbi, he learned faith through walking with God.

“Abraham believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” — Genesis 15:6
“Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing Who holds the future.” — Corrie ten Boom

Job – Schooled by suffering, Job found wisdom not in lecture halls but in the storm.

“Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.” — Job 28:28
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains.” — C.S. Lewis

David – Alone with his sheep, his harp, and his God, David became Israel’s theologian through prayer, music, and meditation.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
“Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.” — Psalm 119:97
“I would rather be in the wilderness with God than in a palace without Him.” — Charles Spurgeon

Solomon – Though king, he sought truth by observing creation — a student of ants, lilies, and life itself.

“I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 1:13

Amos – A simple shepherd and dresser of sycamore trees, called to speak thunder to kings.

“I was no prophet, nor a prophet’s son, but I was a herdsman... and the LORD took me.” — Amos 7:14–15
“It is not the learned, but the yielded, who are used of God.” — Vance Havner

Daniel – Though trained in Babylon, his revelation came from personal study and prayer. He “understood by the books” the prophecy of Jeremiah (Daniel 9:2).

“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him.” — Psalm 25:14

* Were There New Testament Autodidacts?

Jesus – The living Word who studied the written Word. Even as a boy, He amazed scholars though He had no formal teacher.

“How does this man know letters, having never learned?” — John 7:15
“Morning by morning He awakens; He awakens My ear to hear as those who are taught.” — Isaiah 50:4
“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking with God.” — Nietzsche (redeemed perspective)

Peter, John, and the Apostles – Fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary men taught in the school of Christ.

“They perceived they were unlearned and ordinary men, but they marveled because they had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13
“An education without God is like a ship without a compass.” — D.L. Moody

Paul – Though learned under Gamaliel, Paul became self-taught in the Spirit during his years of solitude in Arabia.

“I did not receive it from any man... but by revelation of Jesus Christ.” — Galatians 1:12
“When the Bible becomes the Holy Spirit’s classroom, every desert becomes a university.” — A.W. Tozer

Timothy – Was actually mentored by his family with the Scriptures, not in some monastery or seminary.

“From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures.” — 2 Timothy 3:15

Apollos – A passionate autodidact who learned more perfectly the way of the Lord through personal study and godly correction (Acts 18:24–26).

“He who ceases to be a student ceases to be a servant.” — Prof. Howard Hendricks (what a privilege to attend Swidoll's Frisco church with his hero. Small h.)

Hey, I won't pedestalize Charlie (he wouldn't want that. He only did that by exalting Jesus), but Charlie had a near encyclopedic memory that he put to use for seed planting and reaping. Didn't you for years enjoy seeing him pull statistics in a sec, and history, or policy details right out of thin air.. it seemed. Then he'd use them in real time against his opponent-debaters (not to hurt any, but to help people).

That’s why so many determined hard hearts hated to debate him, but they kept going up front to do just that.. dialoge. Man, so many were so ill-equipped with partial truths and lies from their professors.

I'm not saying that Charlie merely parroted talking points. He knew this stuff deep in his heart and actually lived accordingly with an upbeat attitude.

Hey, Charlie's primary Hero and heroes in the Bible can be excellent examples for you as well! Dig in.

"Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness." 2 Timothy 2:15

Be encouraged to effectively study the Scriptures on your own. I mean if you are not led to go pay for formal theological seminary training (God and His specific will for you matters). You can learn by a consistent, deliberate process of observation, interpretation, waiting in prayer, and wise application.

Yes, humbly, start with candid prayer. Recognizing your dependence on God's guidance is the most crucial part of personal Bible study. Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom and to illuminate what God wants you to grasp and clearly understand.

Focus on Jesus. Zero in on understanding God and His holy nature (yes, the illuminating power of the Holy Spirit is key), not just on personal application alone. While wisely applying Scripture to your life is a top goal, it is important to first focus on what the text reveals about God's character and purposes. Your relationship with Him who is truth matters most!

Doing this prevents you from simply seeking to confirm what you already believe.

Read all around in the passage context. A single verse alone should never be read in isolation and made into a doctrine. That's how cults start.

Always consider its simple meaning in the context of the surrounding verses, the chapter, the book, and the entire Bible. Understanding the historical and cultural context of the original readers is also a key.

You and I really don't need more religion; from the inside, we need God to rule without rival. Be willing to spend time alone and throughout your whole day in contact with Christ. He is SO WONDERFUL. He is your first-love--know Him well!

Deep biblical insight doesn't always just pop up from some quick, superficial reading. Diligence, concentration, and some patience in wrestling with the text can be very rewarding.

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6 nkjv

Q: Historically, who were God’s effective teachers? 1.) The Holy Spirit. 2.) They were His most humble, diligent, righteous students — learning in caves, deserts, prisons, and out in the fields.

I say, if God calls you to witness (that's for all believers), teach, preach, then guess what.. He also calls you to pray and study the Bible.

“The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” — Psalm 119:130

“When God teaches a man, he learns more on his knees than in ten thousand books.” (sm b) — Charles Spurgeon

Jesus said, "It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God'". John 6:45

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children." Isaiah 54:13

Q: So how does God teach truth to believers today? He does that directly through the indwelling Holy Spirit. We all need forgiveness. Don't let sin reign or Him remain outside of you. The Bible says, "But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him".

Homiletics – is that something good? 

What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?

What is biblical hermeneutics?

What is an effective altar call?

What is a good process for preparing a sermon?

What is homiletics? 

How can I understand the Bible?

What is the law of first mention?

What is good biblical exegesis?

How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

Jesus equips the called.

Yep, instead of calling those already totally equipped. It's powerful to simply read the Scriptures and get well-equipped. Remember back in the day, during a temple repair time? The high priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law. It had been lost for years! The Book was read, and then what happened?

King Josiah was so impacted inside! He was SO struck by God's words that he tore his clothes in sorrow and fear, realizing how far the people had strayed away from God's commands. There is great profit in simply reading the Scriptures. The reading there resulted in revival!

King Josiah called the people all together, then shared God's law with them, and this led them in a movement to tear down all the idols and altars to false gods throughout the whole land.

The repentant people joined in a covenant with God, and these reforms from Josiah led to a significant turning point in the history of the kingdom of Judah.

Do you have a hardened heart or a soft heart today? When you read the "Book of the Law," is your heart also moved to repentance? It should.
We don't merely study God's word to know more. We do this so that we can be changed inside and live obediently, thus glorifying the Lord.
This revival is described in 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35. Their repenting turned into a healthy destruction of idols—sparking a widespread return to acceptable worship of God.

After studying.. the lifelong learner (Charlie), used his Socratic Method in public. Instead of just lecturing young folks or talking down to them, he always showed respect while asking them questions.

He forced students across the USA to think on their own--to walk through their own logic step by step. Then Charlie exposed the contradictions gently, not by screaming at them, but by calmly letting them tie themselves into knots with their own words. Was there some peer pressure there to debate well for them?
I'm not sure what they were feeling, but that’s real debate that happened. That’s real education outside that didn't happen so much inside the walls.

Charlie wasn't there to impress anyone. He was there to please the Lord and plant some seeds. He wasn’t there to “own” people, like for the sake of a viral clip — he showed them that thinking critically with earnestness is the only way to truth. That's why the Left really feared him. With these words, I simply want to challenge you here to honestly study on your own, and get closer to the Lord as Charlie did. Your life can also make an impact for the next generation.

Like Mr. Kirk did, you too can effectively learn in your quiet time. Yes, largely on your own with the same Book from the Holy Spirit leading you, Christian. I mean outside of and beyond formal education (but not outside of studying truth) — it's called being an autodidact.

  • Autodidacticism (that's the informal process or practice of being self-taught, self-educated) 

Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Whether or not he had James 3:13 in mind, his words carry the scent of Scripture: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.”

Understanding God’s ways isn’t a casual discovery—it’s a sacred pursuit. It comes through prayer, meditation on His Word, and the refining fires of experience. As Charles Spurgeon said, “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know much and are all the greater fools for it. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom.”

Scripture reminds us that this journey is lifelong. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). When God grants you insight, it’s natural to want to pass it on—especially to those closest to you. But knowing what to say is only half the lesson; knowing when and how to say it is the other half.

James makes it SO plain: wisdom is proven in humility and godly living, not in eloquent speech. A. W. Tozer wrote, “Humility is not a grace that can be learned in the classroom; it must be learned in the closet, in the secret place where we meet God.” Without humility, even true wisdom can sound like arrogance.

Older saints often feel the pull to share “how it used to be,” but hearts are rarely softened by lectures—they’re softened by love. Know the word well and live it.. and then make the word well known. Francis of Assisi put it, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.”

So before you speak, bow your heart low. Listen deeply. When you listen, you learn—not just facts, but souls. You begin to understand what pain shaped their responses, what hope keeps them holding on, what fears keep them guarded.

When humility rules your heart, your words will carry heaven’s weight. You’ll speak not to impress but to bless; not to be heard, but to help. As Proverbs 16:21 says, “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.”

In the end, wisdom that listens before it speaks, that serves before it teaches, and that loves before it leads—that is the kind that reflects Christ Himself, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).

If you haven't already, start with this old Book -- the Bible

  • Be diligent: Apply consistent effort and industry to your study of the scriptures.
  • Use proper hermeneutics: This refers to the principles of correct biblical interpretation to ensure you are understanding the text properly.
  • Follow the example of other faithful believers: The apostle Paul is instructing Timothy, and the principle extends to all believers today who follow Christ.
  • Pray through, allowing the Holy Spirit to assist: Yes, indeed. The Holy Spirit of God loves you, and He comes alongside if ya will to help believers in this process.
What Are Some Benefits?
  • Spiritual growth in the Word: It helps believers mature in their faith, grow closer to God, and become more Christ-like.
  • Discernment from the Spirit: It equips believers to distinguish truth from error and false teachings.
  • Effective horizontal ministry: This type of study prepares you and I to be better witnesses and "workmen" for God in the chaotic world.

"If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13

You and I want soft-compassionate-hearts, not hard-caloused-hearts, keen minds, consistency in our we enjoy the Lord and victory. We want God's free grace daily to serve him well.. not spiritually sick. Now compile an exhaustive list of great Christian quotes, Bible verses on gaining understanding and truthful insight acquisition for the purpose of better knowing and following God


Prayerfully beself-taught—an autodidact—actually fits well with the biblical theme of seeking wisdom directly from God, not merely through man-made systems. Here are a few fitting verses and quotes:

self-taught—an autodidact—actually fits well with the biblical theme of seeking wisdom directly from God, not merely through man-made systems. Here are a few fitting verses and quotes:

* God Has Said On This:

  • James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

  • Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

  • Psalm 119:99–100 – “I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have kept Your precepts.”

  • John 14:26 – “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things…”

* What Have Other Christians Said About This Stuff:

  • “Education without the Bible is useless.” — Noah Webster

  • “The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” — Mark Twain, often used by Christian educators to stress lifelong learning.

  • “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.” — D.L. Moody

  • “He who is taught by God cannot be misled by men.” — A.W. Tozer

  • “The true university of these days is a collection of books.” — Thomas Carlyle

In a biblical sense, the autodidact who studies under the guidance of the Holy Spirit becomes, as Isaiah 54:13 says, “taught by the Lord.”

Would you like me to reframe this as a short devotional reflection you could share or teach from?

Bible verses on knowledge & godly wisdom (Scripture first, short note second)

  1. Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Foundational principle.)

  2. Proverbs 2:6 — “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Source of wisdom.)

  3. Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… he will make your paths straight.” (Wisdom applied in life.)

  4. Proverbs 4:7 — “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom; though it cost all you have, get understanding.” (Pursue wisdom with zeal.)

  5. Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” (Knowledge tied to reverence for God.)

  6. Proverbs 16:16 — “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” (Value of wisdom.)

  7. Psalm 111:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.” (Practical wisdom.)

  8. Psalm 119:97–104 — Several verses about delighting in God’s law and gaining understanding. (“Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies.”)

  9. Job 28:28 — “And he said to the human race, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” (Wisdom’s true measure.)

  10. James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (Ask God for wisdom.)

  11. James 3:13–18 — Contrast earthly wisdom and wisdom from above (peacemaking, purity). (Moral quality of godly wisdom.)

  12. 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 (esp. vv. 24, 30) — Christ is wisdom and righteousness for us. (Christocentric wisdom.)

  13. Colossians 2:2–3 — “In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Christ as the storehouse of true knowledge.)

  14. 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 — Spiritual wisdom revealed by the Spirit; human wisdom insufficient without the Spirit. (Role of the Spirit in understanding.)

  15. Ephesians 1:17–18 — Paul prays for Spirit-given wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ. (Prayer for illumination.)

  16. John 14:26 — The Holy Spirit will teach you all things and bring to remembrance what Jesus said. (The Spirit as teacher.)

  17. Luke 2:46–52 — Young Jesus “increased in wisdom and in stature.” (Example of growth.)

  18. Matthew 11:29 — “Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart…” (Jesus as teacher.)

  19. Matthew 7:24–27 — Parable of the wise and foolish builders — wisdom must be lived. (Applied wisdom.)

  20. Hebrews 4:12 — The word of God is living and discerning — it judges thoughts and intentions. (Scripture’s power in illuminating truth.)

  21. Ecclesiastes 1:18 — “For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” (A sober note on knowledge.)

  22. Proverbs 18:15 — “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” (Active pursuit.)

  23. Proverbs 15:14 — “The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge…” (Hungry for truth.)

  24. Psalm 25:4–5 — “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.” (Prayer for guidance.)

  25. Psalm 119:66, 104, 130 — Requests and results of God’s instruction and the opening of understanding.

  26. 2 Timothy 2:7 — “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” (Meditation + reliance on the Lord.)

  27. Proverbs 1:5 — “Let the wise hear and increase in learning…” (Continual growth.)

  28. Acts 17:11 — The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily to verify teaching. (Model for discerning students.)

  29. Philippians 1:9–10 — Prayer for knowledge and discernment leading to approval and fruitfulness.

  30. Romans 11:33–36 — Depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge — worshipful response.

God aids self-study and learning in His Book. He gives knowledge with godly wisdom if you're receptive. 

  1. A. W. Tozer — “He who is taught by God cannot be misled by men.” (On divine instruction over human opinion.) 

  2. D. L. Moody — “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.” (Learning that changes character.)

  3. C. S. Lewis — “You can make men wiser by giving them information, but you cannot make them wise by giving them information alone.” (Distinction between information and wisdom.)

  4. John Calvin — “True wisdom is... a knowledge of the immutable Father.” (Calvin’s emphasis: wisdom rooted in God.)

  5. Charles H. Spurgeon — “A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” (On the centrality of Scripture to growing in truth.)

  6. Oswald Chambers — “It is only as we note the sinfulness of our sin and the awfulness of it, do we become saved men.” (Chambers often links knowledge of God and holy living.)

  7. Jonathan Edwards — “The way to glory is by Christ the Redeemer; it is practical holiness, not speculative knowledge, that will fit us for heaven.” (Faith that leads to holy living.)

  8. Francis Schaeffer — “The only true basis for human rights is the fact that God is the Creator of man.” (Schaeffer on knowledge leading to worldview.)

  9. John Henry Newman — “To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” (Learning as transformation.)

  10. Thomas Aquinas — “Beware the man of a single book.” (Value of breadth in learning — often quoted by Christian scholars.)

  11. Watchman Nee — “Many Christians have not a living faith; they have a system of doctrine.” (Heart knowledge vs. head knowledge.)

  12. Corrie ten Boom — “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” (Practical wisdom applied to life.)

  13. John Piper — “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” (A foundational motive for learning and worship.)

  14. J. I. Packer — “Knowledge of God is the beginning of true knowledge.” (Core Packer theme — theological knowing.)

  15. R. C. Sproul — “Theology is worship.” (Learning as an act of worship and reverence.)'

We can pray for others to acquire God's wisdom, knowledge and understanding to, and He delights to give these to anyone if they are humble and receptive. He is thrilled to bless His children. 

Here are 5 Points To Process Truth Inside 

  • Main Source: Let it be God, for he is the giver of life and wisdom (Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5).

  • Means: Scripture and the Holy Spirit are primary teachers (John 14:26; Hebrews 4:12).

  • Practice: Godly wisdom is not only information but obedience and application (Matthew 7:24–27; James 3:13–18).

  • Posture: Humilty in the holy fear of the Lord + honesty = the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7; Psalm 111:10).

  • Goal: A soft heart of meekness. Knowledge rightly acquired leads to transformation and worship (Romans 11:33–36; D.L. Moody quote).

Let's all Desire To Know What's So and Go. Let's Desire Godly Wisdom with the Lord's Type of Understanding

* I Pray We'll Gain More Understanding with Spiritual Insight on Purpose and for His  Purpose. 

  • Psalm 119:18 — “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.”

  • Proverbs 2:2–5 — “Make your ear attentive to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding... then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.”

  • Psalm 25:4–5 — “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me.”

  • Psalm 119:34 — “Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart.”

  • Proverbs 18:15 — “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”

  • Job 32:8 — “But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.”

  • Psalm 119:73 — “Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn Your commandments.”

* 2. The Holy Spirit as Teacher and Illuminator

  • John 14:26 — “The Helper, the Holy Spirit... will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”

  • 1 Corinthians 2:12–13 — “We have received... the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.”

  • 1 John 2:27 — “The anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you.”

  • Ephesians 1:17–18 — “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ... may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened.”

  • John 16:13 — “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth.”

* 3. Need Some Real Understanding -- It Comes by Obedience with Reverence

  • Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.”

  • John 7:17 — “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God.”

  • Psalm 111:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.”

  • Psalm 119:100 — “I understand more than the aged, for I keep Your precepts.”

  • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

  • Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”

* 4. God Grants Insight to the Humble.. So Ask For This. "You Have Not Because You Ask Not."

  • Proverbs 3:5–7 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”

  • Isaiah 57:15 — “I dwell... with the contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly.”

  • James 3:17 — “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits.”

  • Matthew 11:25 — “You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children.”

  • Psalm 25:9 — “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.”

* 5. Transformation Through Understanding

  • Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God.”

  • Colossians 1:9–10 — “That you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.”

  • Philippians 1:9–10 — “That your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment.”

  • 2 Timothy 2:7 — “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.”

  • Hebrews 5:14 — “Solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice.”

* On Spiritual Understanding With Keen Insight

  1. A.W. Tozer:
    “The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection.”

  2. Charles Spurgeon:
    “The nearer a man lives to God, the clearer he will see his own faults.”

  3. John Calvin:
    “True wisdom consists in two things: the knowledge of God and the knowledge of ourselves.”

  4. D.L. Moody:
    “Understanding the Bible comes not by the head but by the heart illuminated by the Spirit.”

  5. J.I. Packer:
    “Once you become aware that the main business you are here for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord.”

  6. Oswald Chambers:
    “Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of years, but by obedience to the will of God.”

  7. Andrew Murray:
    “Humility is the only soil in which the grace of God roots.”

  8. Corrie ten Boom:
    “When we surrender all our understanding, God gives us insight beyond what intellect could ever reach.”

  9. Jonathan Edwards:
    “A true love to God must begin with a delight in His holiness, and not with a delight in our own happiness.”

  10. A.W. Pink:
    “The Scriptures were not given for our curiosity, but to furnish the soul with spiritual understanding.”

  11. John Stott:
    “The purpose of revelation is not information, but transformation.”

  12. Francis Schaeffer:
    “Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world.”

  13. R.C. Sproul:
    “We are not to seek truth merely to know it, but to live it.”

  14. Watchman Nee:
    “Spiritual understanding comes not from analysis, but from revelation.”

  15. Amy Carmichael:
    “Give me the love that leads the way, the faith that nothing can dismay, the hope no disappointments tire, the passion that will burn like fire.”

* Kurt, Got Any Take-Away Thoughts?

Go for Jesus, get right with the Father through the Son then you'll get everything else you need. True understanding is not merely academic—it’s spiritual and relational.
It begins with the Lord, the holy fear of God in humility. It can grow in us through obedience to God's Word, and it matures in love.

God gives it to those whose hearts are soft enough to listen well, and surrendered enough to follow His Son.

“Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.” Proverbs 12:19

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