Job 28:28

This is a very important verse. It explains how we can be wise. Like Job, (Job 1:1) we must:

• respect God, and

• refuse to do evil things.

See also Proverbs 1:7 and Proverbs 3:5-6.

This was also Jesus’ message in Mark 1:15. He told the people to believe God’s message. In other words, he told them to respect God’s words. And Jesus told them to stop their evil behaviour.

If we respect God, he will teach us. He will show us how to please him.

Then, we shall learn to be his people.

But, in order to respect God, we need to obey his commands. So, we should refuse to do evil deeds. We shall make many mistakes. But if we confess our errors to God, he will forgive us (1 John 1:9).