They understood the meaning to be one whose pattern of life, and lifestyle was in line with Biblical principles, and teaching of scriptures.

The ability to understand who God really is, and what it is that God wants you to do, and you are doing it.

Until you understand the intent of the Word of God, you can’t live it out in your life.

Ezra 7:10 : Ezra arrived in Jerusalem: prepared his heart, mind, soul: to seek the law of God and to do it, and to teach in Israel the statues and judgments of God.

Nehemiah 8:1-6: Ezra brought the law of God before the congregation. To all those who could understand. He read the law first. He prayed unto the Lord. Read it DISTINCTLY.

And gave the SENSE and CAUSED them to understand the reading.

Nehemiah 8:13 To understand the WORDS of the Law. They found what they were to do.

Understand: “To turn the mind to:” Deut 32:29, Psalms 41:2, 64:10, Proverbs 16:20, Daniel 9:13WISDOM: in its last analysis is PERSONAL HOLINESS.

Biblical knowledge gives direction to the life. Jeremiah 10:23

Biblical knowledge gives substance to one’s faith

Biblical knowledge gives stability under pressure. Romans 5:1, 15:4.

Biblical knowledge gives ability to handle the Word accurately.

Biblical knowledge equips us to detect and confront error. 1 Timothy 1:3.

Biblical knowledge gives confidence in one’s daily walk with God. Col 2:2, Psa 119:45

Biblical knowledge filters out our fears and superstitions which tap our inner energy and immobilize us.

When knowledge lacks biblical support.

When knowledge becomes an end itself.

When knowledge isn’t balanced and motivated by love and grace. Romans 14

When knowledge remains theoretical. Col. 1:9, 2 Timothy 3:17

What is our final authority?

When the chips are down, on what do we rely?

When we seek reasons for what we do, what do we turn to?

What forms the foundation for our action?

Escapism

Cynicism

Secular Humanism

Supernaturalism

Rationalism

Traditionalism

Favoritism