Message from Scripture: 9/10/2020

Our message from Scripture today is Prov. 15:14; “A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.”

Knowledge is defined as the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning; the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. Knowledge is important because it is basic to wisdom. A person may memorize facts yet remain void of knowledge, because true knowledge is gained not only by learning facts, but by experience as well. In Proverbs, we are offered insight into how we should use knowledge, and the wisdom that grows from knowledge.

Proverbs reminds us, though people can appropriate knowledge, they cannot originate it. All true knowledge is inherent in and issues from the one Holy God. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Prov. 2:5-6).

Proverbs also tells us, those who possess knowledge are the recipients of the most precious wealth. “There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure” (Prov. 20:15).

Proverbs wants us to understand, not to possess the knowledge God offers is foolishness, meaning one is living life apart from the will of God, which Solomon would characterize elsewhere as “vanity of vanities,” or “absolute futility.” Prov. 22:12 reminds us, “The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.”

In our day and age, some people substitute feelings and wishful thinking for real knowledge. Let’s follow the pattern Solomon offers instead. “Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge” (Prov. 23:12). Let’s do this to find all the riches of God. God bless.

Robert