"Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them."
Proverbs 18:15
"The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness."
Proverbs 15:2
At the time of Christ's birth, Rome had illustriously become the world's alternative to God. As the master of the world, Rome began to fall into unearned wealth through slavery, immorality, laziness, and obsession with worldly pleasures. They had achieved much, but learned little. Wisdom in the Roman Empire was as scarce as the reading of the Law. As Christians, however, we can be so grateful to God for where He takes us. He gave us wisdom and insight from His Word that we otherwise could not discover. Our present situation is a reflection of how well we use the knowledge God gave us. Nevertheless, if we are to achieve more, we need to learn more.
Knowledge-it floods today's world with the force of the Seven Seas! The trouble we have is deciding what we want to learn, and then devoting ourselves explicitly to it. The best way to solve this dilemma is to determine what you really need in order to be more successful at your current assignment. Your goal is never simply raw information. On the contrary, you must refine raw information into wisdom and understanding in order to apply it to your life. From there, the sky is the limit! Make the choice to dedicate yourself to learn what it takes to excel in a specific area of life. Don't look back. Once you make the choice, stick to your commitment.
Father, I thank You for helping me hear new ideas and put them into practice.
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