You think you know, You have no idea....

There is an unspoken, self-inflicted stigma among people, a belief-system that agrees on the idea of there being a ceiling to what’s needed in order to “know God”. This ideology is what the world and even many Christians have adopted after feeling that they’ve reached the pinnacle to their studies. The reality however, is that there is a difference between having knowledge of God and true wisdom from God. My friends, we want to take a moment to understand wisdom. The bible says that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” (Psalm 111:10). “For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous…” (Proverbs 2:6-8). Wisdom is at times misunderstood for knowledge. The difference between the two is simple: Knowledge is the ability to understand through learned practices and studying. If you study his word, the bible says that “out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” However, wisdom is a separate gift that cannot be studied and mastered. It is given to those that live a life of righteousness, keeping God’s commandments. I looked at Psalm 119:105 that makes the statement of God’s word being a “lamp [and] a light,” meaning it brings clarity and understanding to the path we should take in our Christian walk. Which makes sense since the scripture stated that knowledge comes from His mouth. His mouth exudes his Word. However, wisdom is “layed up for the righteous” and wisdom means to “see.” So how can I have knowledge that serves as a light, but not the wisdom to see what the light was meant to reveal? Obviously we’re dealing with two different levels of insight. Knowledge of God’s word tells us the steps to take, however a disciplined righteous lifestyle gives understanding of when, where and how to take those steps. This disciplined lifestyle of righteousness is rewarded with God-given wisdom. Wisdom gives insight to where God is truly trying to take you. It is a gift that separates the world from righteous. This is why the discussion of “knowing God and loving God” cannot be truly understood by an unrighteous person. This is also why one that is knowledgeable ‘of’ God but not ‘in’ God, will never defeat the righteous! To know God, is to love Him. To “love Him” is to keep His commandments (John 14:15 ). Righteousness has been defined as “an attribute that implies ones actions to be justified (Wikipedia). What does this mean? If you maintain a life that places the commandments of God first, you can obtain righteousness. Being justified by that righteousness (Romans 2:13 ), you may attain wisdom that will supersede any form of knowledge known to man. I’d like to encourage you to keep God’s commandments, thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6), and the gifts of God unknown to the world will be revealed to you, starting with wisdom. Be blessed~