Not all have this knowledge - 1 Corinthians 8:7.
Learning is a lifelong journey. We begin at
home, continue through schools and universities, read countless books and
articles, and listen to wise teachers. As Christians, we also draw knowledge
from the Holy Scriptures. Yet sometimes we fear we don't truly understand
anything at all.
The essential knowledge we need is Jesus
Christ himself. The Church Fathers—saints like Ambrose and Athanasius—dedicated
their entire lives to contemplating the divine Word, the Son of God. Their
writings reveal to us the one who was both God and man. Nearly every paragraph
in their works shows us the person of the beloved Son of God the Father.
In our own lives today, do we possess this
same knowledge? Do we focus on Jesus Christ with our whole heart and mind?
Certainly, we have many responsibilities: family, work, providing food and
shelter, and countless other concerns. Many people naturally concentrate on
these matters—what we might call earthly concerns. The problem arises when we
fail to find genuine time to think, speak, and read about the Son of God, even
though we profess that he is the most important person in our lives.
When others observe you and your
knowledge—that is, your relationship with Jesus Christ—what do they say about
you as a Christian? Perhaps it's difficult for others to recognize the Son of
God in your life because of how you behave. Perhaps you pay more attention to
food than to Scripture. You might be an expert in your professional field, but
are you growing in theological understanding?
Every Christian is called to possess this
knowledge of Jesus Christ. Through your knowledge and witness, those who are
weak in faith can be brought to sanctification and salvation. The brothers and
sisters for whom Christ died are looking for your testimony of life.
Please don't think of yourself merely as a
sinner—you are also God's adopted child. Even when you make mistakes in daily
life, you can always return to Jesus through the Holy Scriptures. You can
listen to his voice as the Divine Word teaches you how to worship the Lord.
Open the Bible and feed your soul with true words of wisdom.
Then you will become not only a student,
but also a teacher for those who lack this knowledge of Christ. In this way,
you fulfill your calling to share the greatest knowledge of all—the knowledge
of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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