The Need For Spiritual Knowledge (The Importance of Spiritual Knowledge 1)

Text: Proverbs 2:1-12

Memory Verse: Habakkuk 2:14

For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

INTRODUCTION

Growth is very important and necessary in every endeavor in life. It is the vital key in running the Christian race. As the child (baby) grows from childhood to an adult so it is applied to the believer to grow in knowledge. (1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18) It is the desire of God for his children to grow spiritually and to retain Him in their knowledge. (Romans 1:28; Galatians 4:9)

DISCUSSION

What are the benefits of acquiring spiritual knowledge?

Spiritual Enlightenment: As we acquire spiritual knowledge, we became spiritual enlightened (spiritual conscious). Spiritual enlightenment makes us enjoy more inner peace. (Psalms 119:18; Ephesians 1:18-19)

It Helps You Grow In Faith: Spiritual growth from spiritual knowledge is the journey of growing in faith. It makes you to know more about God and to believe and trust him for the fulfilment of your life. The more you know God, the more the increase of you faith in him. (Philippians 3:8-10)

Removes Doubt And Ignorance: Information is power. It makes you to be informed about the things of God and how he operates to help remove doubt from you. (Hosea 4:6; Colossians 1:13)

REVIEW QUESTION

Why should acquiring spiritual knowledge important to the believer? (Proverbs 1:26-29)

CONCLUSION

Spiritual knowledge is very important to the believer. Therefore, believers should acquire knowledge by going deep in God and they won’t give room to the enemy to toss them to and fro. (Hosea 4:6)