IGNORANCE; the bane of frustration


How true this is!!!

Most times,  we choose to put the blame on others, situations for our shortcomings and failure. There are those who keep whining about how the economy of the country is the source of all their distress. And there is yet the vast majority who are always eager to point fingers at people they consider to be enemies out to stop them. Oh! Who has bewitched us?
While all these may seem like the easiest or best excuses to give, all it produces is irresponsibility, misguided actions and more Ignorance.

Ignorance? Yes IGNORANCE!! This, to my opinion, is the bane of many frustrated lives, failure, and many-a-hardship. Little wonder the Bible says in Hosea 4:6a (NIV):

"My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge"

When you lack knowledge, you lack insight, you lack direction, you lack focus. Knowledge opens up your mind and expands your horizon. Knowledge places you at a pedestal above others (in conjunction with wisdom). You cannot excel in any area you are bereft of knowledge. If you must succeed in your calling, career, marriage, family, etc, you need first and foremost, the knowledge of God's word; not just knowledge, but a revelation of His word. What does God's word say about you? What does His word say about your future?

Ezekiel 2:2 (KJV):
"And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet."

God's word will establish you and set you on your feet and keep you standing.

Also, knowledge of relevant principles cannot be over-emphasized. Many people are in financial distress and wondering why it is so.  Meanwhile, they have no knowledge of, or do not apply relevant principles of finance like: sowing and reaping, tithing, giving to the needy. They could spend days fasting to no avail if these principles are not properly applied. These principles govern life and they answer in any country, at any time, under any condition. Do you know them?

Again, how can you claim to be a business man, and you have no knowledge of business strategies, business ethics; you don't read books related to business. Or are you a student and you are more interested in just passing your exams by hook or crook than gaining relevant knowledge in your discipline? My dear, you will only remain at a particular level and be handicapped. YOU CANNOT GROW MORE THAN YOU KNOW. Are you a doctor?  Keep reading and updating yourself with new discoveries. A technician? Familiarize yourself with new methods, inventions and equipment . Keep Reading! Open your miind to information!!

"An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge" Prov 18:15 (ESV).

Wisdom is the correct application of knowledge, but it is indeed Wisdom to seek after knowledge. Decide to go for knowledge. Be enlightened!!

And most importantly, remember, the beginning, the hallmark of knowledge is the 'Fear or God'...
Orakwue C. J

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