Hebrew: Chapter 12, Verse 1- Therefore we also, since we were surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking into Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:
“My sons, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
For whom the Lord loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and lives?Proverb: Chapter 2, Verse 1-6 & 10-11
And treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for discerning spirit,
and lift up your voice for understanding.
If you seek Her (i.e. Bible teaching) as silver,
And search for Her (i.e. Bible teaching) as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the Fear Of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom,
From His month comes knowledge and understanding;
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright,
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.
When wisdom enters your heart,
And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
Discretion will preserve you;
And Understanding will keeps you.
