What does the word of God (the Bible) say about getting a college education/degree?

Answer 1

I wasn't sure that the 'bible' has anything to do with your career. I thought it was all down to personal choice.

Answer 2

This is what I know. Having worked at Barnes & Noble book sellers, the bible has always been the top #1 best seller, most read, most requested & most produced. This is what I know in my heart and from experience. The scriptures were inspired by the Holy Spirit in each author. There are many translations. Even so, for one who seeks the truth with an open heart they will find it. The Holy Spirit is above the translation and can reveal to you the true meaning. Rarely can a person randomly pick up the bible, read it, and understand it. There are mysteries purposely put in the bible that will only be understood, by those seeking truth and willing to exibit faith. To them these things are revealed. I have been taught over many years how to read & study the word and have learned sooo much and still I have only just scratched the surface. It is inexaustable. The bible with all its authors do not once conflict with each other. They are of the same spirit. Every answer to every problem in life is in there. We just don't want to take the time to search it or out hearts. When we are reading the word, God is dealing with us, stirring us as he is revealing things to us. Sometimes we don't want to see it or hear it, because we are afraid of the unknown or of getting hurt (truth is scary sometimes) . Or we don't have an additude of humility before the Lord & his word. As soon as this happens the shop closes up & the process ceases because our Father never forces anything on us. It is our choice to believe. We then get frustrated and usually seek a quick fix. humility is key

Answer 3

It doesn't say anything directly about that specific thing. It does give principle that help in every area of life, including going to college. It shows that this world and all of it's parts are not set for lasting very long. It may be, at this moment, that you won't have enough time to get the qualifications you seek - you might have time, but you might not. However, education and qualifications are always good things in principle, as they can help you to open your mind and give you experience that you might not otherwise have. It's acomplex decision, but the Bible can help you make it. Check out this web site and ask for the video "What will I do with my life." There is also a book called "Young people ask...answers that work" available free of charge.

Answer 4

I can tell you what 106 of 108 Universities founded in America including Harvard Univ. Chartered 1963 once said about the Bible and other great figures of our history: In the original Harvard Student Handbook rule number 1 was that students seeking entrance must know Latin and Greek so that they could study the scriptures: "Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of his life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus Christ as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and learning. And seeing the Lord only giveth wisdom, let everyone seriously set himself by prayer in secret to seek it of him (Proverbs 2:3)."
For over 100 years, more than 50% of all Harvard graduates were pastors!
Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of The Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention.

Answer 5

Not a thing. They didn't have them back then. They may have had "yeshiva" (rabbinical training schools) but the university/college system only evolved in the Middle Ages.
It does say that too much learning always brings sorrow with it.
That said, try to get a job without a degree these days! Not much about unless you want to wear a paper hat and say "You want fries with that!"

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Answer 7

1 Thess. 5:21 " Prove all things;hold fast that which is good."

The Bible doesn't teach "blind" faith.In fact,the Bible actually tells believers to test everything. No other "holy" book tells its readers to actually put what it says to the test. The Bible can make such a statement because it passes the test of truthfulness that no other "holy" book can.God,the Creator of humans and human reasoning ability,wants us to use that ability to determine His Plan of Salvation. How do we determine if the Bible is true? We test it and see if it is reasonable. Psalm 19 tells us that the universe "declares the glory of God" and that His "voice goes out into all the earth". The universe declares God's love and design.In fact, the Bible says that the evidence for God's design of the universe is so strong that people are "without excuse" in rejecting God and His Plan of Salvation.(Romans 1:19,20)
The Bible encourages people to use their minds . In fact,the Bible says that God created humans and endowed them with a mind so that they would use it.(Job 38:36) The Bible says that God and Jesus Christ will test the minds,as well as the hearts,of people. (Psalms 7:9) The Bible says that those who do not believe do so,in part,because of deception in their minds. (1 Cor.4:4) This deception leads to hostility to God and defiling of their minds and consciences. The Christian is encouraged to set his "mind on the things above".(Col. 3:2) We are also encouraged to direct our mind to know ,to investigate,and to seek wisdom and an explanation.(Eccl. 7:25) Christians should use their minds in all aspects of life and always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have .(1 Peter 3:15)
God wants believers to be knowlegeable ,especially regarding their faith. A lack of knowledge leads to apostasy and destruction.The Bible encourages believers to have a knowledge-based faith ,built upon sound biblical doctrine. Christians are advised to set an example for others in teaching by modeling :integrity,seriousness,and soundness of speech." (Titus 2:7,8)
The Bible teaches a rational faith based upon knowledge and refined through testing. So,a college education is absolutely a good thing,as long as you don't let anything you learn confuse you on what the Word of God says.

Answer 8

Truth be told, it doesn't say much. But I know God would highly encourage it if you asked him. It's like eating food. The Bible doesn't explicitly mention what kinds of food you should eat but you know you should eat food nonetheless. Same goes for an education.

Answer 9

1st ask the question right....what does the word of god(bible)that is changed by humans and no more god words say about getting a college education?

Answer 10

Young people who take education seriously and who desire job security are to be commended. And someone with skills and qualifications often has the edge when seeking employment. But does higher education always offer job security? One student said: “I knew from the very beginning that my course of study would not lead to a clearly defined professional activity and would not offer security.” Her case is not unusual. In one recent year, the number of unemployed university graduates in Germany reached an all-time high.
Will Kingdom interests still come first, or will they be put aside? (Matthew 6:33.) The Bible urges Christians: “Keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, buying out the opportune time for yourselves, because the days are wicked.” (Ephesians 5:15, 16.) How sad that some have fallen away from the faith as a result of succumbing to the demands on their time and energy or of getting entangled in unscriptural conduct at college!

The Bible urges us to “safeguard practical wisdom and thinking ability.” (Proverbs 3:21) Jehovah, the God of knowledge, wants his worshipers to be educated people. (1 Samuel 2:3; Proverbs 1:5, 22) Luke, the disciple who penned one of the Gospels as well as the book of Acts, received a more advanced education. He was a physician. (Colossians 4:14) Prior to becoming a Christian, the apostle Paul was instructed in the Jewish law, under the tutelage of one of the most brilliant scholars of the time, Gamaliel. (Acts 22:3.) Paul’s schooling might be comparable to a university education today. Further, in Jewish society it was considered honorable for young ones to learn a trade, even when higher education was to be pursued in later years. Evidently Paul received training as a tentmaker while still a young lad. Such skills enabled him to support himself in his full-time ministry.

Nevertheless, Paul recognized that in relation to the surpassing worth of the knowledge of God, secular education—though necessary—is of limited value. Accordingly, the Bible places the greatest importance on acquiring knowledge of God and of Christ. Christians today do well to adopt this realistic view of secular education.—Proverbs 2:1-5; John 17:3; Colossians 2:3.

However, those who feel the need to acquire more than a basic education to meet this objective should weigh both the benefits and the drawbacks. At any rate, such decisions are of a personal nature. Christians ought not to criticize or judge one another on this matter. James wrote: “Who are you to be judging your neighbor?” (James 4:12) If a Christian is considering pursuing additional schooling, he would do well to examine his own motives to make sure that selfish, materialistic interests are not the driving force.

It is apparent that the Bible encourages a balanced view of education. Christian parents recognize the surpassing value of a spiritual education based on God’s inspired Word and give balanced counsel to their children regarding supplementary education. (2 Timothy 3:16.) Being realistic about life, they acknowledge the value of secular education in gaining the skills necessary for their grown children to provide for themselves and their future families. Therefore, in determining whether supplementary education is to be pursued, and to what extent, each Christian can make sound personal decisions based on devotion to Jehovah God, which “is beneficial for all things, as it holds promise of the life now and that which is to come.”—1 Timothy 4:8.