Nimos
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It is not really what this means, I think, don't get me wrong, because I do agree with what you say, that we should ask questions as the first step in our pursuit of knowledge. I totally agree with that.In the end I see this is the key.
Matthew 7:7-8
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
I see the first step in knowing is asking. I see It is the heart that must ask.
Regards Tony
However I think the verse is taken out of context, in regards to what Jesus actually mean here. If you read the whole passage:
Matthew 7:7-11
7 - “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8 - For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
9 - Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?
10 - Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
11 - If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Then this most likely refer to that of answering prayers, since that is how you "talk" with God. So the really good stuff comes from God if you ask/pray for it, and therefore have nothing to do with knowledge.