Proverbs 15:2 NKJV
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
It’s not just important that you have knowledge, you must use the knowledge that you have rightly.
Knowledge is powerful. Lack of it destroys. But wrong application of it can also be just as dangerous. Imagine someone who plucks his eye out because he thinks the Bible says so. That is wrong interpretation and application of knowledge. The example sounds extreme but it describes the life of many people.
I learned early in life that wisdom is right application of knowledge and that is true. I’ve seen how people who know so much end up with little or no result because they could not apply the knowledge. The truth is that life does not reward you for what you know, life rewards you for how you’re able to rightly apply the knowledge you have to situations.
For you to be able to rightly apply knowledge, work on your interpretation skills. See situations differently and be diligent to make a thorough search for the kind of knowledge that best suits each situation.
Beloved,
The power of God is real and His willingness to release it for humanity to enjoy is endless. However, how we will experience and enjoy His power will determined by our response to Him. One of the factors that determine our response is the understanding that we have about who is speaking. As long as we put a distinction between the word of God and the word of God through men, the way we receive the words will be different and therefore, our interpretation of them will be faulty.
The woman by the well almost missed the visitation of Jesus because she couldn’t discern who was asking something of her. Most of the time, we are not different from her. We often time miss God because we do not know it is Him speaking. Recently, I made a statement while teaching on hearing the word on faith lane that you should create the habit of receiving the word that God’s servant who you submit to says under the anointing as the word of the Lord. This habit will definitely change the paradigm of your interpretation the word and how you obey them.
