Wisdom is a gift

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the prudence of the prudent I will reject. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputant of this world? 1 Corinthians 1


I was never one to be referred to as a studious teenager. I had average grades. I failed a geography class. I didnt take school very seriously, and I was on the senior fail list. I almost didnt graduate on time. I did grow to love algebra, trig, pre calc, and physics, however. When I went to college, I fell in love with philosophy, and certain aspects of psychology. When, I became a Christian again, I fell in love with God, theology, apologetics, and debates. The depth of my knowledge of Church teachings really impressed a lot of people. So, I had sort of a following. This phenomena that happens on a larger scale with more impressive men and women, developed in me a sort of prideful boastfulness in my knowledge. Knowledge has the power to bring me to a fuller life, or to condemn me. What use is knowledge, if it does not bring me to action? What use is there for me to know the theological divisions of grace, and their sub-categories, if I do not allow it to work in my life and to transform me ever closer to the image and likeness of Christ?


I have come to realize, ever since meeting Veronica, the first person to be openly unimpressed with my fancy words (that's not true. My first English professor at CSUSB hated my writing style.), who has unexpectedly become the love of my life , that the faith runs much deeper than knowledge of right doctrine, or even the practice of right action. There is also the experience of God working in my life, in the intimacy of prayer and service to others. All good comes from God. If I have even an ounce of knowledge, it is because God has given it to me. I have to recognize always that it is not a fruit of my own toil and efforts alone, but it is a gift from God. If he so wills, he can take it all away from me. So be it.


God Bless You.
Laurence G
August 3, 2011