If I'm so smart...

3.22.12

Title: If i'm so smart - love!

Scripture:

...But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn’t really know very much. But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognizes. (1 Corinthians 8:1-3 NLT)

Observation:

It's definitely a scriptural principle that we should strive for knowledge, this is part of the personal spiritual growth process. The enemy will defeat us if we do not know the Word of God. Jesus rebuked Satan with the Word. So, knowledge of scripture is a good, needed thing. But the Word here says that knowledge may make us feel important but love strengthens the church. And we certainly can't miss the part that gets in the so called "know it all's" face so to speak. The one who thinks he has all the answers really doesn't know that much. Finally this text says that God recognizes those that love Him. (that's a lot said in 2 verses!)

Application:

So, we know that God is certainly not making a plea for ignorance here, He is saying that love is the principle thing. That when our knowledge is built upon our love for God and others, then it's powerful useful knowledge. But if our knowledge is "without the foundation of love" it's useless. So, if I'm so smart, I'll love God & others!!!!

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus, I want to be recognized of & by You. Help me to love You and others that I might gain knowledge upon the correct foundation that will prosper my life and that ill be able to fulfill Your will. Amen.