Too Much Knowledge

“All things are wearisome; man is not able to tell it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor is the ear filled with hearing. -- And I set my mind to know wisdom and to know madness and folly; I realised that this was striving after wind. Because in much wisdom there is much grief, and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain. ” Ecclesiastes 1:18

“The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly. The words of the wise man are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.” Ecclesiastic 12:10-12”

“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behaviour his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealously and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the Truth. – For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” James 3:13-14, 16

“I have shelves full of books presenting the dilemma of being human. Some are funny, some anguished, some sarcastic, some densely philosophical, but all express the same basic viewpoint: ‘Here’s what it feels like to be a human being.’ People disappointed with God likewise focus on the human point of view. – We’re really asking why is God unfair to ME? Why does He seem silent with ME, and hidden from ME?’”* Alexander Pope said that “too much knowledge is a dangerous thing”. It becomes dangerous when it focuses on ME.

Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Request: Sue, recovered from cancer, now battling with a rare & related condition (paraneoplastic syndrome). Earl, with cancer, needs bone marrow & for Lyle who may be a match. Adrian for loss of a special friend.

Praise: Leslie has completed her chemo and no signs of cancer remain. Thanks to all who prayed faithfully. Freddy came home to see his mom! David (great health now!); Nancy (with head trauma) has passed 6 month mark and doing well. The other Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer

Thanksgiving for: Reg, Carla and Paul.

Continue to pray for: Tim & Barb (need work & encouragement as they wait); Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma, Isaias (family safety & his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary. Rape victim, hit & run victim; Michael (his mum grows more frail); Randy (unexpected changes in his life). For Kevin (wisdom with his son).

*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey