Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday Thought -- November 9, 2012


Good Morning Friends,

I live in a university town and most of the residents of our city put a high value on education and knowledge.  That attitude is not exclusive to university towns.  Our whole country values knowledge.  We honor those who have degrees and give double honor to those who specialize and become experts in their field.  But where does real knowledge begin?

The psalmist declared:  “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.  To him belongs eternal praise.” (Psalm 111:10)

This psalm was probably written by David.  Solomon, his son, agreed with David’s point.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7)

True knowledge and the wisdom that comes with it are not the product of the university campus.  They aren’t found in books and libraries.  They aren’t found in lectures and discussion groups.  True knowledge and wisdom are found in the Lord.

Those who know the Lord, honor Him, and look to Him for guidance and direction have real knowledge and wisdom for life.  It’s easy to forget that in a world that places such value on education and book learning.

His, by Grace,

Steve

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