The wise must have a proper fear of God and a respect for his standards. However, more is needed than just intellectual acceptance of God’s existence and ways.
مَثَلًا ،‏ تَنَاقَشَ أَيُّوبُ مَعَ رِجَالٍ ظَنُّوا أَنَّ شِفَاهَهُمْ تَنْطِقُ بِٱلْحِكَمِ ،‏ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ ٱسْتَنْتَجَ قَائِلًا :‏ « إِنِّي لَا أَجِدُ فِيكُمْ حَكِيمًا » .‏