Thoughts on Discipleship by Dr. W. A. Dillard - HTML preview

EDUCATED BEYOND INTELLIGENCE

An intellectual scholar was once described in homespun wisdom as “being educated beyond his intelligence.” Of course, there is humor in the description, but beyond that, it seems there is also some sobering truth. For some, it appears that the more educated they become, the more they appear to be ignorant of what is truly important in life.

On the other hand, those hearing the words of the truly wise man, Solomon, will have their feet firmly established in true wisdom. He said, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7. Doubtless, the wise man had listened well to his father, King David, who described those who deny their maker in favor of preposterous theories in these words, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…” Psalm 14:1. The practicality of truth over theory is nicely summed up in the little poem below”

EVOLUTION

Scholars say mankind is a product of evolution,

Citing many textbooks for their conclusion.

they say man is a descendant of the ape,

That there is no Heaven,; no pearly gate.

But God created Earth, and God created Man,

Why is this so hard for them to understand?

Scholars say mankind is a product of evolution,

And this muddled thinking has led to confusion.

Maybe man does act like a monkey sometimes,

But it’s God’s help he seeks when in a bind.

—Ellen Bailey

FOR THOUGHT: Educational degrees are desirable, but how do they contrast with understanding and wisdom? Would not both be more ideal? Have you known someone whom you thought was educated beyond his intelligence because common sense was absent?