Avoiding Educated Ignorance

Scripture

Proverbs 9:9-10

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. 10 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. NLT

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. MEV

Observation

1. Personal growth is like compound interest.  It is not addition but multiplication.

2. Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.

A person with degrees is not necessarily wise.  Much learning without the fear of God leads to pride and educated ignorance.

3. Knowing God leads to good judgment.

How can a man have good judgment if he rejects God?  That is the ultimate example of bad judgment.

Application

1. Be on a personal growth plan.

My 20 mile mile march is reading at least one chapter every day.

2. Abide in Jesus.

He is the source of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.  Education without Jesus is learned ignorance.

My 20 mile march is time with Jesus everyday.

Prayer

May I know you, may I seek you first.  Give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation.