Does the Bible prohibit or discourage asking questions?
No — quite the contrary. The Scripture recommends God’s children prove, test, search, study and increase in knowledge. They are encouraged to FULLY comprehend wisdom, gain understanding and to be FULLY persuaded concerning their beliefs. They are instructed to: Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear, 1 Pet 3:15. Paul wrote long letters to answer questions. Jesus answered His disciples’ questions, but evaded some of the Pharisees’ trick questions. Jesus often asked questions to teach, arouse attention and provoke thought. Many asked questions in the New Testament. See: Mat 18:21, 21:23, 22:17; Acts 16:30; Gal 3:19, 4:16; Heb 2:3; 2 Pet 3:11. While God’s children should not question God, their Creator, the Bible explicitly recommends they question men, and makes no exceptions for certain men. . Scriptures Approving of Questioning: Luke 1:4: “…know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been ins
