"A disciple is not above his teacher,
but every one when he is fully taught
will be like his teacher."
Luke 6:40
"Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?" (Luke 6:39)
Do you wish to study to your advantage?
Let devotion accompany all your studies. Consult God more than your books. Ask Him to make you understand what you read. Never begin or end your study except by prayer. Science is a gift of God. Do not consider it merely the work of your own mind and effort. -- St Vincent Ferrer
Devotion is a feeling of strong love or loyalty and the use of time, money, energy, etc., for a particular purpose. When you love to study, it does not only sink deep into your mind but it penetrates your heart as well. What you have learned automatically becomes part of your growth and being.Lord, give your servant an understanding heart. And this I pray, that our love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment. We continually ask that you fill us with the knowledge of your will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. All these we humbly ask and pray, in Jesus Name. Amen.
This is why you must first consult God so that you may not be misguided on what you read. In prayer, seek and claim the wisdom of Christ in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the truth. He will teach you everything there is to know in accordance with God's will and purpose for your life.
Friend, pursue your studies with God. Do not allow others to influence you over false teachings and precepts. Only the Lord can bring to light the truth in all that you have to learn.
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding (Prv 2:6). God gives knowledge and intelligence in every branch of literature and wisdom (Dn 1:17).
The Lord promises "I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be." (1 Kgs 3:12)
