"There is a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is an accurate understanding of truth. Wisdom is understanding and living in light of how that truth applies to the situations and relationships of your daily life. Knowledge is an exercise of your brain. Wisdom is the commitment of your heart that leads to transformation of your life."
Paul David Tripp ~ Dangerous Calling
"Wisdom is the commitment of your heart that leads to transformation of your life."
This is quite an amazing sentence. And one that can only be truly true when I have been saved by Jesus Christ's redeeming sacrifice--only this seemingly foolish thing can bring me the hope of being wise.
"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;"
(1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV)
Knowledge on its own is not enough--it must be used correctly. Knowledge is the flame; wisdom is the light. If you keep staring at the flame of the candle, you will end up unable to see in the dark. If you just focus on theological knowledge--the information, the facts--you will end up being blind to the beauty and mystery of the gospel.
"that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, [3] in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
(Colossians 2:2-3 ESV)
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| Knowledge is the flame; wisdom is the light. |
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