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Define good education

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Luke2427, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. John of Japan

    John of Japan Well-Known Member
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    Excellent illustration of what I'm saying.

    (1) Knowledge=bare facts about the subject: what does the word disciple mean, for example.
    (2) Understanding=knowing how the facts fit together and what they produce: how a person becomes a disciple, for example.
    (3) Wisdom=decision making, what do do with your knowledge and understanding: for example, "making disciples" in obedience to the Great Commission.

    Now you've got it. Except that with knowledge only, not only would I not be doing good, I would actually be doing harm! I would be puffing myself up and I would be showing a poor example of the Christian life to those around me.

    Though I know Strong's Systematic Theology backwards and forwards, and have not love, I am a dry husk of a preacher.
     
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    To me, this is the definitive passage on knowledge, understanding and wisdom:

    I normally don't do the verse list thing here, but here are some more verses that discuss the trilogy of knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

     
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