Modesty as described by the General Youth Division

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Originally Posted by noeticknight

They last time I checked, the Book of Proverbs didn't give us "The Lord's Prayer," but it sure did drive home the point about "getting understanding and wisdom," the principle things in life. And yes, Proverbs 26:3 is just as much Bible as 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Hope you're not forcing a dichotomy between thinking and praying?

"Getting understanding and wisdom" is definitely encouraged, but one should know where to look.

I Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
I Kings 3:10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
I Kings 3:11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
I Kings 3:12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.


I Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

*Ahem* So...

Solomon's wisdom was a direct result of His prayer.

However, beyond that, it could be noted that Solomon then possessed wisdom and understanding, and he probably didn't need to ask God AGAIN everytime a new situation arose.