"Jehovah Himself Gives Wisdom"

Will You Put Forth the Effort?

A major factor in the pursuit of wisdom is the diligent study of the Bible. This study, though, should be much more than reading simply for the sake of getting information. Purposeful meditation on what we read is an essential part of studying the Scriptures. Gaining wisdom and discernment involves pondering over how we can use what we are learning in solving problems and in making decisions. Acquiring understanding calls for contemplating how the new material fits in with what we already know. Who will deny that such a relative study of the Bible requires time and energetic effort? The investment of time and energy is spent when 'seeking for silver and searching for hid treasures.' Will you 'buy out the opportune time' to do so? -Ephesians 5:15, 16.

Consider what great treasures await us if we with an honest heart dig deep into the Bible. why, we would find "the very knowledge of God" -the sound, stable life-giving knowledge of our Creator! (John 17:3) "The fear of Jehovah" is also a treasure to gain. How valuable this reverential awe of him is! The healthy fear of displeasing him must govern every aspect of our life, adding a spiritual dimension to all that we do. -Ecclesiastes 12:13.

A keen desire to search and dig for spiritual treasured should be burning within us to facilitate our search,Jehovah had provided excellent digging tools-the timely journals of truth The Watchtower and Awake! , as well as other Bible-based publications. (Matthew 24:45-47) For our education in his Word and ways, Jehovah has also provided Christian meetings. We need to attend these regularly, give ear to what is being said, put forth earnest effort to concentrate on and treasure up key thoughts, and think deeply about our relationship with Jehovah. -Hebrews 10:24, 25.

Next time: You Will Not Fail

Watchtower, 1999