Bible Verses About Wisdom and Ignorance

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.

The Lord Jesus said, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Today’s world is becoming more and more dark and evil. People all follow the trends of this world, and long for the enjoyments of the flesh. Believers don’t practice the Lord’s words, or follow the Lord’s commandments; …… Thus, their faith becomes tepid, and they feel negative and weak, and lose the Lord’s presence. During the dangerous days in the last days, how can we gain faith and power from God? Read the following Bible verses about faith and they will help you receive the work of the Holy Spirit, increase your faith in the Lord, and restore the normal relationship with God. The Significance of Faith Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end. 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. James 2:22 See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? John 11:40 Jesus said to her, Said I not to you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God? The Root Cause of Losing Faith Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Amos 4:7-8 And also I have withheld the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain on one city, and caused it not to rain on another city: one piece was rained on, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered. So two or three cities wandered to one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have you not returned to me, said the LORD. 1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. How to Rebuild Faith in God John 16:12-13 I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. John 4:23 But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us: Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keeps the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Matthew 21:22 Jesus once said, “And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive”.

Job 4:6 Is not this your fear, your confidence, your hope, and the uprightness of your ways? Job 24:23 Though it be given him to be in safety, where on he rests; yet his eyes are on their ways. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song will I praise him. Psalm 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. Psalm 52:8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, said the LORD of hosts. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken. Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 16:20 He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. Proverbs 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Mark 12:30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment.

  Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones. Psalm 69:32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Luke 1:14 And you shall have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Revelation 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has made herself ready.

We should seek to satisfy God in everything since we believe in Him. The Bible says, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men” (Col 3:23). This sentence tells us God’s requirement: Do things before God and accept His inspection; do not be subject to the constraints of people, events, or things and do not do things before men. In this way, our hearts can be set aright and we can easily receive God’s blessings and guidance. The Pharisees always purposely prayed in intersections so that everyone could see them. They focused on doing things before men, yet had no knowledge of God and nailed the incarnate God to the cross. This shows that outward practices are not important, seeking to satisfy God in everything and living before God is of the utmost importance. We selected Bible verses about do it heartily, as to the Lord below to help you find the way to practice. Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you. Colossians 3:14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be you thankful. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men; Colossians 3:24 Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:25 But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons.

We can use these Bible verses to celebrate God’s blessing of life. These verses are perfect for sending to someone on their birthday. Every life is precious in God’s eyes, and He has a plan for everyone’s fate. These verses are full of hope and promises for the future. Never forget that God gives us life and that He loves us! Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. Psalm 139:13-14 For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well. Psalm 148:5-6 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. He has also established them for ever and ever: he has made a decree which shall not pass. Psalm 71:6-8 By you have I been held up from the womb: you are he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of you. I am as a wonder to many; but you are my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with your praise and with your honor all the day. Psalm 22:9-10 But you are he that took me out of the womb: you did make me hope when I was on my mother’s breasts. I was cast on you from the womb: you are my God from my mother’s belly. Proverbs 4:10-13 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of your life shall be many. I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. When you go, your steps shall not be straitened; and when you run, you shall not stumble. Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life. Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answers him in the joy of his heart. Proverbs 9:11 For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased. Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with your goodness; and your paths drop fatness. Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more.

Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is on the sea shore; and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies