GOD WANTS YOU TO BE ERUDITE, TUESDAY, MAY 6TH, 2014
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15) .
In 2 Peter 1:5, when the Apostle Peter said, “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge…” he used the Greek word, “gnosis” for knowledge. “Gnosis” is knowledge that you gain through intellectual activity; knowledge based on science. Therefore, he deals here with mental prowess! God wants you to put your mind to work; become erudite. He wants you to acquire intellectual knowledge, be smart and informed. That’s why He gave you a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
When the Holy Ghost comes into your life, you become sound. He brings mental soundness and intellectual sagacity into your life. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the embodiment of all knowledge; meaning that He knows everything about every career, field and discipline, and can pass some of that information to your mind; so that everyday of your life, and in every situation you find yourself, you'll know what to do! Your mind will be active, and your intellectual capability will beat its optimal potential.
Knowledge is so important. If you don’t have knowledge, you're going to be a loser, even though you have faith; you’ll be cheated. God said my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). This is why you must study. In addition to acquiring revelation knowledge, God also wants you to have scholastic wisdom. He wants you to be able to deal wisely and excellently in the affairs of life. This becomes a reality as you meditate constantly on His Word: “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success”(Joshua 1:8).
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the inspiration, comfort, counsel, guidance and wisdom I receive from your Word today and always! Your Word has made me wise unto salvation, teaching and guiding me to deal wisely in all affairs of life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 11:9
Living Bible (TLB)
9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds.
1 Timothy 4:15-16
Living Bible (TLB)
15 Put these abilities to work; throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone may notice your improvement and progress.16 Keep a close watch on all you do and think. Stay true to what is right and God will bless you and use you to help others.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 3:1-21 2 Samuel 22
2 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 4:11-21 Proverbs 2
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