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A Few Brief Words About Knowledge

Not to put a premium on ignorance, as my pastor often says.  But "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up."  (1 Corinthians 8:1)  I realize the original context of the verse concerns things offered to idols, but we also must realize that a lot of people, including some Christians, have made the pursuit of knowledge into an idol.  Please note the following definition of knowledge in this verse:

Transliteration:
gnosis {gno'-sis}
Word Origin:
from 1097
TDNT:
1:689,119
Part of Speech:
noun feminine
Usage in the KJV:
knowledge 28, science 1

Total: 29
Definition:

knowledge signifies in general intelligence, understanding
the general knowledge of Christian religion
the deeper more perfect and enlarged knowledge of this religion, such as belongs to the more advanced
esp. of things lawful and unlawful for Christians
moral wisdom, such as is seen in right living For Synonyms see entry 5826
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament

Although it is good to sharpen ourselves with the Word to have sound biblical doctrine, we can go overboard on it sometimes and educate ourselves into ignorance.  Not to accuse anyone with this scripture, but I agree we mustn't educate ourselves into ignorance as to not "speaking the truth IN LOVE," so as to avoid making knowledge an idol.

Blessings,
Shaun


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