Here's a photo of my New King James bible (bottom left), my husband's grandmother's King James bible (bottom middle), our notepad, and study guides (top).
These are the sources we use when we study scripture. As my husband reads his grandmother's bible out loud, I am reading along with my bible, remarking upon some of the word differences. And then for further insight or information, we use my husband's "Quest" bible which, I believe, is the NIV version. And for even further understanding, we search the Handbook for clarification and deeper knowledge of the scriptures.
You'll notice our cups of coffee. My husband prepares coffee every morning as I'm showering, and then he adds a dallop of whipped cream to my cup. How sweet and wonderful to wake up to!
Today, we started the book of Proverbs. Chapter one speaks of knowledge and wisdom, and the first step in acquiring knowledge and wisdom is to have a fear of the Lord. And not "fear," as in we should tremble and be frightened -- although we truly ought to -- but "fear" as in being humble and recognizing God's authority in our lives.
Step One to gaining much wisdom is found in Proverbs 1:7 says:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (knowledge)."
Do you long to have wisdom in every situation? Do you wish to have knowledge? Then you must have a fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 4:23: "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."
If we will get our hearts right with God, then our actions will move us in the correct direction.
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