I was a young woman when I discovered the incredible value of learning to study the word of God. I had been in church and gone to Sunday School but still lacked the ability to read God’s word with theological perspective and understanding.

When I read Proverbs 16:20, I want to say, “Amen and amen.” 

When I speak to groups of young moms, I tell them that the best parenting advice I can give them is to study and know the wisdom of God’s word. Every parent will face many moments when the only thing we know is that we do not know. Thankfully, we have a God who is a perfect parent, and he does know and wants to provide the perfect answer.

There is abundant wisdom, abundant good, in knowing what God’s word says about any given subject. The internet has made finding God’s word on any subject so easy. But we must submit every thought to his supreme understanding. His answers are perfect but often require more study than just a Google search.

Living a blessed life apart from the knowledge of God’s word is impossible. He has provided wisdom for our lives that has been truth for every generation. This proverb teaches us that when we study Scripture we will discover good and when we trust God and his word we will be blessed.

Today, our world tends to listen to excerpts of God’s word rather than taking the time to study God’s word in its context, with proven theology. I’ve often quoted God’s words to Hosea, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). That truth has applied to every generation of God’s children. If we don’t know God’s word, we can’t fully know God.

Living with wisdom is a path to God’s blessings. We have God’s wisdom available to us at any given moment. He has shown us the path of blessing and has taught us how to remain there. His word is truth, and his word should be studied, not just “read.” My prayer is that a word from Wisdom Matters will send you to study your Bible, where every word matters.