There is nothing wrong with loving to learn and pursuing knowledge. I love learning so much. In fact, I have a PhD in history, and I teach at a smaller liberal arts institution. Some people label me an “intellectual,” but that term can sometimes carry a negative or arrogant connotation. And, being an intellectual canContinue reading “The Mask of Intellectualism”
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Fear is the Beginning
Last time we explored one of the negative sides of fear. Earthly fear is a trap to get us to stop trusting in God. But not all fear is negative. Some fear is not only necessary but actually good. David and Solomon teach us about a fear that is both necessary and good and thatContinue reading “Fear is the Beginning”
Fear
I like to look at synonyms for a word before I get too far into its various definitions. So, let’s first start with synonyms for fear. Terror. Fright. Horror. Panic. Alarm. Dread. Worry. Anxiety. Angst. Distress. Phobia. Nightmare. Aversion. Awe. Wonder. Amazement. Reverence. Respect. So, right off the bat, we can see that fear isContinue reading “Fear”
The Way of Wisdom
When Solomon begins writing Proverbs, he narrates the wisdom of God as a father talking to his son. You can see this especially in chapter 4: Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight… Throughout the chapter, the father provides wise instructions to his sons but for readers today this isContinue reading “The Way of Wisdom”
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