Bible as a source of wisdom

• Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14 provides moral advice, stating that the fear of God is the basis for the moral life.
• Luke 6:36-37 provides moral advice, instructing to act with mercy towards others because this is a main character quality of God.
• Psalm 119:9-16 provides a guide for living, stating that God has given humanity rules and standards.
• Psalm 119: 105-112 provides a guide to living, stating that the revelation of God’s ways is like a light to guide one’s path.
• Genesis 1:26-28 provides the meaning and purpose of life, stating that humans are made in God’s likeness and have dominion.
• Ecclesiastes 9: 5-9 provides the enjoyment of life, stating to not waste time in hatred, envy and sadness but to enjoy what we are able to enjoy.
• Psalm 46:1-3 provides comfort and encouragement, stating that God is a refuge in uncertain times.
• Matthew 6:25 provides comfort and encouragement, stating that life is more than food or clothing.
• The Bible continues to bring meaning to culture, with the Ten Commandments as a basis for the legal system, I Corinthians 13 at wedding ceremonies, and the prominence of festivals such as Christmas and Easter.
• The Psalms are important for Christians as they believe they refer to Jesus, describe a worshipful life, and have informed hymnody.
• However, it could be argued that the Psalms are not central for Christians because they believe in the 'Old' testament, do not cover key contemporary issues, and were originally written for Temple worship in Jerusalem.