"Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. If any one imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if one loves God, one is known by him." ( 1 Cor 8:1b-3)
We have a tendency to deify or idolize knowledge...as though the more we know about Him, the more we will become like Him. But the truth is that we live in a generation of the most knowledge and the least power. Why? Because knowledge about Him isn't what gives us power...it's Jesus Himself, living and active as we love Him and know Him personally. When Peter and John heard that Jesus was alive, they ran to Him...all past failures and doubts were cast aside as they ran to meet the One whom they loved. Let us run to Jesus today and enjoy His fellowship and love...for it is only He who can turn the cowering, uneducated man into an effective witness of His redeeming power. As Pastor Sung said on Sunday, character is imparted by following Jesus, not learning about Him. Amen.
-Jean Chang
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