The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
The beginning of any learning process is to first recognize you don’t know everything…….or anything.
Years ago the faculty where I teach school was asked to come together and compose a mission statement with this questions in mind. Why do we do what we do and what do we want to accomplish? Part of the answer was, “Create life long learners.” This was my favorite part. A love of learning, finding wonder and enjoying the journey to an answer defines quality of life.
Fear is the understanding that you are not in charge. Therefore, to fear the LORD is to know that He is.
Fools believe themselves to be the supreme enlightened super species and will go to great extent to control every detail of your life and theirs. A fool does not want you submitting to your loving, all knowing and all powerful Creator.
Fear is a very healthy thing. Foolishness never ends well. We don’t know everything, but we certainly know the One that does!
Happy Weekend!
Gretchen