Son, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do. Listen to what is wise and try to understand it. Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight. Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure. If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God. It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding. He provides help and protection for righteous, honest men. He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him.

If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.

Proverbs 2:1-9

Have you discovered the treasures of the Bible yet? Here are some tips: Set aside a regular time or you will never make the time; Before you start reading, ask God for understanding and help; Carefully think about what you are reading because the treasures of the Bible seldom are on the surface, you have to mine for the gold; Before you decide what a passage means to you, try to understand what the author was saying to the original readers and listeners; Write down at least one truth or principle you can put into practice; Do not get discouraged, some parts of the Bible are difficult to understand, but there is a lot you can understand and if you apply what you have learned it will revolutionize your life.

Gems of truth are found in the Bible

– but you have to dig for them.

Our Daily Bread – January 17, 2003