Bible Quiz – “Wisdom for a Man’s Self”
True
or False Quiz
Welcome to our Bible
Quiz series!
Test yourself
carefully, and remember: wisdom is not merely knowing what benefits us—it
also involves knowing what is right before God and beneficial to others.
Instructions
for Players
1. Read each statement carefully.
2. Decide whether the statement is True
or False according to the Bible.
3. Write your answer before checking the
answer section.
4. Pay close attention to words such as always,
only, never, selfish, wise, and others.
5. After completing the quiz, check your answers
and read the references to explore the biblical teaching further.
True or False Questions
1.
True or False: The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
2.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom encourages a person to think only about his own interests.
3.
True or False:
Proverbs teaches that a wise person considers the path he is taking.
4.
True or False: A
person who seeks only his own advantage can still be acting wisely in every
situation.
5.
True or False: Jesus
taught that loving one's neighbor is an important commandment.
6.
True or False: The
Bible warns against doing good deeds merely to receive praise from other
people.
7.
True or False:
According to Proverbs, pride is associated with destruction.
8.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that selfish ambition can produce disorder and harmful
practices.
9.
True or False: A
wise person should refuse to listen to advice from others.
10.
True or False:
Proverbs teaches that there is wisdom in receiving counsel.
11.
True or False: Jesus
taught His disciples that greatness should be expressed through serving others.
12.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that a person should love others only when those others can
benefit him.
13.
True or False:
Scripture warns people not to put their trust completely in their own
understanding.
14.
True or False: The
Bible presents humility as an important characteristic of wisdom.
15.
True or False:
According to Scripture, seeking one's own interests without concern for others
is consistent with Christian love.
16.
True or False: Paul
instructed believers to look not only to their own interests but also to the
interests of others.
17.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that wisdom from above is associated with purity, peace,
gentleness, and mercy.
18.
True or False: A
person who is wise in his own eyes has no need to fear the Lord.
19.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that pride can come before a fall.
20.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom encourages people to use their abilities and position for the
good of others rather than merely for personal advantage.
Answers and References
1.
True
Reference: Proverbs 1:7
2.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4
3.
True
Reference: Proverbs 14:8
4.
False
Reference: Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 21:2
5.
True
Reference: Matthew 22:39
6.
True
Reference: Matthew 6:1
7.
True
Reference: Proverbs 16:18
8.
True
Reference: James 3:14–16
9.
False
Reference: Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 15:22
10.
True
Reference: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22
11.
True
Reference: Mark 10:43–45
12.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4; 1 Corinthians 13:5
13.
True
Reference: Proverbs 3:5–7
14.
True
Reference: Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 15:33
15.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:4; 1 Corinthians 10:24
16.
True
Reference: Philippians 2:4
17.
True
Reference: James 3:17
18.
False
Reference: Proverbs 3:7
19.
True
Reference: Proverbs 16:18
20.
True
Reference: 1 Peter 4:10; Philippians 2:3–4
A
Thought to Remember
The biblical idea of
wisdom reaches beyond cleverness, personal advantage, or self-preservation.
Scripture repeatedly connects true wisdom with humility, the fear of the
Lord, good judgment, service, love, and concern for others.
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Bible Quiz – “Wisdom for a Man’s Self”
Level
2 – True or False
Welcome to Level
2 of our Bible Quiz on “Wisdom for a Man’s Self.”
This level moves
beyond basic biblical wisdom and explores deeper questions about self-interest,
humility, ambition, counsel, leadership, service, pride, and responsibility
toward others.
As you work through
the statements, look carefully at what Scripture actually teaches. Some
statements may sound wise at first but contain a subtle error.
Take your time,
answer all the questions, and then check your answers and biblical references
at the end.
Instructions
for Players
1. Read each statement carefully.
2. Decide whether it is True or False
according to Scripture.
3. Record your answers before looking at
the answer section.
4. Watch carefully for words such as only,
always, never, entirely, and merely.
5. After completing the quiz, check your
answers against the references provided.
6. Use the references for further Bible
study and reflection.
Level 2 – True or False Questions
1.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that wisdom begins with a proper relationship with the Lord
rather than merely with human knowledge.
2.
True or False: A
person can become truly wise by trusting completely in his own judgment.
3.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that humility can accompany wisdom, while pride can lead to
disgrace.
4.
True or False:
According to Proverbs, a person's way may appear right to him even when it
ultimately leads in the wrong direction.
5.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom requires a person to reject every personal ambition.
6.
True or False: Scripture
allows believers to pursue their responsibilities while warning them against
selfish ambition.
7.
True or False: A
person who is concerned about the interests of others is acting contrary to
biblical wisdom.
8.
True or False: Paul
teaches believers to consider the interests of others as well as their own.
9.
True or False: Jesus
presented service to others as an important characteristic of true greatness.
10.
True or False:
According to Jesus, leadership is properly understood as an opportunity to
exercise superiority over others.
11.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that seeking praise from people can corrupt otherwise good
religious actions.
12.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that receiving wise counsel can protect a person from making poor
decisions.
13.
True or False:
According to Proverbs, refusing correction is a characteristic of wisdom.
14.
True or False:
Scripture connects pride with a person's downfall.
15.
True or False: James
teaches that selfish ambition and jealousy are compatible with the wisdom that
comes from above.
16.
True or False: The
wisdom from above is described as peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of
mercy, and producing good fruit.
17.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that loving others means seeking their good even when there is no
obvious personal advantage.
18.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that a person should use his gifts solely for his own
benefit.
19.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom includes recognizing the limitations of one's own
understanding.
20.
True or False: A
person who constantly places personal advantage above the welfare of others is
following the pattern of Christ's self-giving example.
Answers and References
1.
True
Reference: Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10
2.
False
Reference: Proverbs 3:5–7
3.
True
Reference: Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 16:18;
Proverbs 29:23
4.
True
Reference: Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25
5.
False
Reference: Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23–24
6.
True
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4; James 3:14–16
7.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4; 1 Corinthians
10:24
8.
True
Reference: Philippians 2:4
9.
True
Reference: Mark 10:43–45
10.
False
Reference: Mark 10:42–45; Luke 22:26–27
11.
True
Reference: Matthew 6:1–6
12.
True
Reference: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22;
Proverbs 24:6
13.
False
Reference: Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 15:31–32
14.
True
Reference: Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 18:12
15.
False
Reference: James 3:14–17
16.
True
Reference: James 3:17
17.
True
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4; 1 Corinthians 13:5
18.
False
Reference: 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 12:6–8
19.
True
Reference: Proverbs 3:5–7; Proverbs 26:12
20.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:5–8; Mark 10:45
A
Thought to Remember
Biblical wisdom does
not simply ask, “What is best for me?” It also asks, “What is right
before God, and how can my actions benefit others?”
Scripture repeatedly
places wisdom alongside humility, teachability, service, self-control, love,
and concern for others. True wisdom therefore affects not only what a person
knows, but also how he lives and how he treats the people around him.
Call
to Action
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in Level 2?
Challenge yourself to study the references behind every statement, especially
the ones you found difficult.
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Quiz with your family, friends, Bible-study group, youth group, or church
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False Quiz.
Bible Quiz – “Wisdom for a Man’s Self”
Level
3 – True or False
Welcome to Level
3 of our Bible Quiz – “Wisdom for a Man’s Self.”
This is the most
challenging level in the series. The statements are designed to test not
only your knowledge of individual biblical teachings but also your
understanding of how Scripture connects wisdom, self-interest, humility,
ambition, stewardship, leadership, contentment, service, and responsibility
toward others.
Some statements are
deliberately worded to sound reasonable. Read each one carefully and consider
what the Bible actually teaches before deciding whether it is True or False.
Instructions
for Players
1. Read every statement carefully before
answering.
2. Decide whether the statement is True
or False according to Scripture.
3. Record your answers before looking at
the answer section.
4. Pay particular attention to words such
as only, always, never, merely, completely, and regardless.
5. After completing the quiz, check your
answers and study the biblical references.
6. For a deeper challenge, read the
surrounding passages rather than relying only on the reference.
Level 3 – True or False Questions
1.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom teaches that a person's own understanding should ultimately
take precedence over trust in the Lord.
2.
True or False:
Scripture recognizes that the human heart can deceive a person about his own
motives and condition.
3.
True or False: The
Bible presents self-examination as unnecessary for a person who considers
himself wise.
4.
True or False: A
person may gain the whole world yet suffer a loss that cannot be compensated by
worldly possessions.
5.
True or False: Jesus
taught that gaining wealth or worldly success is the highest measure of a
person's life.
6.
True or False:
Scripture warns that the desire to become rich can expose a person to
temptation and harmful desires.
7.
True or False:
Biblical contentment means that a person must never make plans, pursue
excellence, or work diligently.
8.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that diligence and wise planning can be good, while pride in
one's plans is dangerous.
9.
True or False: A
person's motives matter to God even when his outward actions appear
respectable.
10.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that every decision made for personal benefit is automatically
selfish and sinful.
11.
True or False:
Scripture distinguishes between legitimate responsibility for one's own affairs
and selfish disregard for the interests of others.
12.
True or False: Paul
teaches that believers should pursue their own interests without considering
how their actions affect others.
13.
True or False:
Christian freedom is presented in Scripture as a reason to ignore the
conscience or welfare of other people.
14.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that knowledge without love can become a source of pride.
15.
True or False:
According to biblical teaching, wisdom is demonstrated merely by possessing
information.
16.
True or False: James
contrasts earthly wisdom characterized by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition
with wisdom that comes from above.
17.
True or False: The
wisdom from above is described as producing rivalry, partiality, and disorder.
18.
True or False: Scripture
teaches that humility before God is connected with receiving grace.
19.
True or False: The
Bible teaches that a person's gifts and abilities are intended only for
personal advancement.
20.
True or False:
Scripture presents stewardship as using what God has entrusted to a person for
purposes beyond personal benefit.
21.
True or False: Jesus
warned that serving both God and money as competing masters is impossible.
22.
True or False:
Scripture teaches that the pursuit of wealth becomes harmless as long as a
person remains outwardly religious.
23.
True or False:
Biblical wisdom includes knowing when to speak, when to remain silent, and how
one's words affect others.
24.
True or False:
Proverbs teaches that a wise person is willing to receive correction because
correction can contribute to understanding.
25.
True or False:
According to Scripture, true greatness is ultimately connected with humble
service rather than self-exaltation.
Answers and References
1.
False
Reference: Proverbs 3:5–7
2.
True
Reference: Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 139:23–24
3.
False
Reference: 2 Corinthians 13:5; Psalm 139:23–24
4.
True
Reference: Mark 8:36
5.
False
Reference: Mark 8:36–37; Luke 12:15
6.
True
Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9–10
7.
False
Reference: Proverbs 21:5; Colossians 3:23
8.
True
Reference: Proverbs 21:5; Proverbs 16:3, 9
9.
True
Reference: Proverbs 16:2; 1 Samuel 16:7
10.
False
Reference: 1 Timothy 5:8; Philippians 2:3–4
11.
True
Reference: Philippians 2:3–4; 1 Timothy 5:8
12.
False
Reference: Philippians 2:4
13.
False
Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:9–13; 10:23–24
14.
True
Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1
15.
False
Reference: James 3:13; Matthew 7:24–27
16.
True
Reference: James 3:14–17
17.
False
Reference: James 3:17
18.
True
Reference: James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5
19.
False
Reference: 1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:7
20.
True
Reference: 1 Peter 4:10–11; Matthew 25:14–30
21.
True
Reference: Matthew 6:24
22.
False
Reference: Matthew 6:24; 1 Timothy 6:9–10
23.
True
Reference: Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 15:1–2;
Ecclesiastes 3:7
24.
True
Reference: Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 15:31–32
25.
True
Reference: Mark 10:42–45; Philippians 2:5–8
Wisdom
That Looks Beyond Self
The desire to care
for ourselves is not automatically wrong. Scripture recognizes responsibility,
diligence, planning, provision for one's household, and faithful use of one's
abilities. The deeper danger begins when self-interest becomes the center of
life.
Jesus asks a
searching question:
What does it profit
a person to gain the whole world and lose his soul?
Reference: Mark 8:36
That question
changes the way we understand wisdom.
The wisest decision
is not necessarily the one that gives us the greatest immediate advantage.
Biblical wisdom asks us to consider God's will, our character, the effect of
our actions on others, and the eternal significance of our choices.
Philippians 2:3–4
gives us a powerful principle: believers are called to act with humility and to
look not only to their own interests but also to the interests of others.
This does not mean
neglecting ourselves or our responsibilities. It means refusing to make
ourselves the center of everything.
A life governed
entirely by self asks, “What will I gain?”
A life shaped by Christ asks, “What is right, and how can I serve?”
Personal
Reflection
Ask yourself today:
- Am I making decisions only
according to personal advantage?
- Am I willing to receive
correction and wise counsel?
- Do my ambitions leave room for
humility and service?
- Am I using what God has given me
for the benefit of others?
- In my daily choices, am I seeking
God's wisdom or merely my own understanding?
Prayerful thought:
Lord, give me wisdom that is greater than self-interest. Teach me to
recognize my own limitations, to receive correction with humility, to use my
gifts faithfully, and to consider the good of others. Help me seek Your wisdom
above my own understanding and live in a way that reflects Christ. Amen.
Call
to Action
How did you perform
in Level 3?
Do not stop with
your score. Take some time to read the references behind the questions you
found difficult. Let the Scriptures challenge not only your knowledge but also
your daily choices.
Share this Bible
Quiz – “Wisdom for a Man’s Self”
with your family, friends, Bible-study group, youth group, or church community
and invite them to take the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 challenge.
Keep studying, keep
reflecting, and keep growing in biblical wisdom!
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