Knowledge Is Power

Ever heard that old adage, "knowledge is power?" It just seems so cliché sometimes, right? But when you actually sit down and study scripture, it's evident that knowledge truly is power. Yup, in fact God puts a high premium on knowledge...

The opening of the book of Proverbs lists one of its purposes as "[to give]...to the young man knowledge and discretion." God wants his people to be knowledgeable in His ways, wise to spiritual things. Just look at what Paul says:

...I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil (Rom 16:19).

So there are some things we should be "ignorant" of, but other things where God expects us to grow. In fact, according to the Bible, we can't even begin gaining knowledge without a fear and respect of God (Prov 1:7).

God even took it a step further and said that His people were destroyed and rejected because of their lack of knowledge (Hos 4:6).

So the answer is to get our noses into the Word of God. Study, ready, consider, and apply God's Word to our lives. Additionally, we MUST NOT discount the effect and need for good teachers and preachers in our lives who can assist us as we learn and grow in knowledge...

Here are a few additional scriptures that may incite some to gain this valuable commodity:

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (2 Cor 2:11)

...but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. (Daniel 11:32)