The term "uncultured" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept can be explored through various scriptural references that address behavior, wisdom, and the transformation of character through faith. In biblical terms, being uncultured may relate to a lack of spiritual wisdom, understanding, or refinement in behavior and speech, often contrasting with the virtues of wisdom, knowledge, and godliness.

Lack of Wisdom and Understanding

The Bible frequently contrasts wisdom with foolishness, which can be seen as a form of being uncultured. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Here, the "fools" are those who reject the cultivation of wisdom and understanding that comes from reverence for God. This lack of wisdom is often associated with behaviors that are impulsive, disrespectful, or lacking in moral discernment.

Speech and Conduct

The New Testament provides guidance on speech and conduct, which can reflect one's level of cultural refinement. Ephesians 4:29 advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This verse suggests that cultured behavior involves speaking in ways that edify and uplift others, contrasting with coarse or harmful speech.

Transformation Through Faith

The Bible emphasizes the transformation of character through faith in Christ, which can lead to a more cultured and refined way of living. Romans 12:2 encourages believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation involves adopting the virtues and wisdom that align with God's will, moving away from behaviors that might be considered uncultured.

Cultural and Spiritual Refinement

The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often addresses the need for spiritual maturity and cultural refinement among believers. In 1 Corinthians 13:11 , he writes, "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways." This passage highlights the expectation of growth and maturity, both spiritually and culturally, as one progresses in faith.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The cultivation of a refined character is also attributed to the work of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These attributes reflect a cultured and godly character, contrasting with the "acts of the flesh" mentioned earlier in the chapter, which include behaviors that could be deemed uncultured.

In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "uncultured," it provides extensive teaching on the importance of wisdom, refined speech, and conduct, as well as the transformative power of faith in cultivating a godly and cultured character.

If, with the Object of Convicting the Rivals and Persecutors of ...
... I address thee simple, rude, uncultured and untaught, such as they have thee who
have thee only; that very thing of the road, the street, the work-shop, wholly ...
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The Early Life of Malachy. Having Been Admitted to Holy Orders He ...
... But how delightful to reflect, that uncultured barbarism should have produced for
us so worthy[135] a fellow-citizen with the saints and member of the ...
/.../chapter i the early life.htm

What to do with Doubt
... and longings of the human heart, that has astonished and charmed the most highly
cultivated minds, while it enables the humblest and uncultured to discern the ...
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The Wonderful Skill with which Origen Prepares Gregory and ...
... and every kind of wild herb or plant which our mind (so unregulated and precipitate
in its own action) yielded and produced in its uncultured luxuriance and ...
/.../argument vii the wonderful skill with.htm

The Creed Chasm
... world is the chasm more vast which separates the religion of the higher, cultured,
and thoughtful Classes, from that of the lower, uncultured, and unthinking ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter x the creed chasm.htm

So Likewise Ye, when Ye Shall have done all those Things
... [The inference is wrong: "Works do not help; therefore, faith also does not help."
We must give the uncultured men a homely illustration: It does not follow ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 10 so likewise ye.htm

He came to his Own.
... And she was a simple uncultured country woman with a broad provincial twist
on her tongue. But she was blissfully unconscious of this. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/he came to his own.htm

The Epistles.
... eternal glory and bliss. And all this before humble little societies of poor,
uncultured artisans, freedmen and slaves! And yet they ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 86 the epistles.htm

Broken Hearts.
... them, but within the last few years I have found there are as many broken hearts
among the learned as the unlearned, the cultured as the uncultured, the rich ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/broken hearts.htm

May the Thirtieth Finding the Deep Things
... And here we have the reason why so many uncultured people are spiritually wiser
than many who are learned. They lack talent, but they have grace. ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/may the thirtieth finding the.htm

Uncultured (1 Occurrence)
...Uncultured (1 Occurrence). Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to
Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Uncut (5 Occurrences)

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Unction (2 Occurrences)

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Obligation (17 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races and to
others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (Root in WEY NAS RSV). ...
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Obligations (10 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races
and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Greek-speaking (2 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races
and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Fresh (41 Occurrences)
... nymphs. 5. (superl) In a raw, green, or untried state; uncultivated; uncultured;
unpracticed; as, a fresh hand on a ship. 6. (superl ...
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Races (3 Occurrences)
... Races (3 Occurrences). Romans 1:14 I am already under obligations alike to
Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people: (WEY). ...
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Provincial (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Characteristic of the inhabitants of a province;
not cosmopolitan; not polished; uncultured; rude; hence, narrow; illiberal. ...
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Philistine (63 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) of or pertaining to the Philistines. 5. (a.) Uncultured; commonplace.
Multi-Version Concordance Philistine (63 Occurrences). ...
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