The third condition is a willingness to do hard work. Solomon has given a vivid picture of the Bible student who gets the most profit out of his study: My son, if you will receive my words and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; for if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:1-5).
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