Anthony William Douglass: The Stewardship Of Knowledge
The Stewardship of Knowledge
Anthony William Douglass once said, “Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living.” 2 Peter 2:20-22 is the Biblical embodiment of that quote. 2 Peter 2:20-21 says, “If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them.” Our stewardship of wisdom is very important and this verse is also because there is a lot at risk if one believes that they …show more content…
That being said, knowledge of God and His Word can be very powerful but they are meaningless if it is not accompanied by faith. Knowledge is a gift and it can be a very effective way to share God's word effectively and it is something we should all pursue in our study of God’s word. We also must remember that with Biblical knowledge comes responsibility. If one does not follow the path of righteousness after studying God and His commands it is a choice.
We also should not assume people are saved solely based on their words or actions. We are constant testimonies for God. In a Christian school it is simple to sit idle because we look around and see all of these good people attending a Christian school and accepting benedictions at the end of chapel. We can not assume someone's heart or measure people's relationship with God. 1st Samuel 16:7 says,”But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." Therefore, always lead by example and represent God by showing his love, joy, and strength to everyone you
Anthony William Douglass once said, “Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living.” 2 Peter 2:20-22 is the Biblical embodiment of that quote. 2 Peter 2:20-21 says, “If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them.” Our stewardship of wisdom is very important and this verse is also because there is a lot at risk if one believes that they …show more content…
That being said, knowledge of God and His Word can be very powerful but they are meaningless if it is not accompanied by faith. Knowledge is a gift and it can be a very effective way to share God's word effectively and it is something we should all pursue in our study of God’s word. We also must remember that with Biblical knowledge comes responsibility. If one does not follow the path of righteousness after studying God and His commands it is a choice.
We also should not assume people are saved solely based on their words or actions. We are constant testimonies for God. In a Christian school it is simple to sit idle because we look around and see all of these good people attending a Christian school and accepting benedictions at the end of chapel. We can not assume someone's heart or measure people's relationship with God. 1st Samuel 16:7 says,”But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." Therefore, always lead by example and represent God by showing his love, joy, and strength to everyone you