How should increased knowledge influence our faith and actions as believers? Opening the Scroll of Daniel 12:4 “But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.” (Daniel 12:4) Knowledge: Gift and Responsibility • God foresaw this surge of information; it is neither accidental nor autonomous. • Because Scripture is accurate and literal, the verse grounds our modern experience of exploding technology, travel, and data in His sovereign plan. • The rise of knowledge is meant to serve His purposes, not replace dependence on Him. Allowing Knowledge to Deepen Our Awe of God • Psalm 19:1—science and discovery amplify creation’s testimony: “The heavens declare the glory of God.” • Romans 11:33—greater understanding should lead us to exclaim, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” • Every new insight—whether in medicine, astronomy, or history—reveals fresh layers of His creativity and order. Guarding Against Pride as Knowledge Grows • 1 Corinthians 8:1 warns, “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” Facts without humility invite arrogance. • Proverbs 3:7 counsels, “Do not be wise in your own eyes.” The more we learn, the more we recognize our smallness before the Almighty. • Philippians 2:5 keeps us grounded: adopt the mindset of Christ, who possessed all knowledge yet chose servanthood. Letting Knowledge Fuel Obedient Action • James 1:22—“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” Increased understanding calls for increased obedience. • Colossians 1:9-10 ties spiritual insight to “walking in a manner worthy of the Lord.” • Practical outworking: – If research uncovers need, we respond with informed compassion (1 John 3:18). – If prophecy becomes clearer, we purify our lives in expectation (1 John 3:3). – If apologetics equips us, we gently defend the faith (1 Peter 3:15). Sharing Knowledge in Love • Ephesians 4:15 urges us to “speak the truth in love.” Information delivered without grace can harden hearts. • 2 Timothy 2:24-25—teach patiently; God may grant repentance. • Our tone, timing, and tenderness matter as much as our data. Staying Anchored in the Word Amid Information Overload • Psalm 119:105—Scripture remains the lamp for our feet when headlines swirl. • Isaiah 8:20—“To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.” • 2 Peter 3:18—keep growing “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Biblical knowledge is relational, not merely cerebral. Practical Takeaways for Today • Invite awe: let each breakthrough push you to worship, not self-exaltation. • Filter everything through the unchanging Word; measure reports, theories, and trends by Scripture. • Pair learning with love—serve, give, witness, encourage. • Stay teachable; God may correct or expand your understanding tomorrow. • Pray for discernment to distinguish truth from error and to apply truth with wisdom. |
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