Continuing Education!

There are some occupations where “continuing education” is a requirement for retaining certification. Technology changes. Advancements are made in medical procedures. There is also the need for simply refreshing the memory of things previously learned. Therefore classes are taken, testing is done, official boards are gone before -- all for the purpose of making sure KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE are keeping up with current needs. Should such be any less important in relation to our spiritual vocation (calling or profession)?

Peter urged…
“But GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” ( 2 Peter 3:18 ESV)

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE must go together. However, we cannot PRACTICE what we do not know, so let us grow in our KNOWLEDGE of the Lord’s Will. And what we do know, we are responsible to put into PRACTICE. (i.e. Matthew 7:24-25; Philippians 3:16 and 4:9) Continuing education in spiritual things should be an ongoing thing throughout our life. Just as greater knowledge relating to a particular occupation helps make a better worker or service provider, so it is that greater knowledge of the Lord’s Will serves to increase our effectiveness in living as His servants. May we continue the education process so that we may become all the Lord desires us to be -- to His glory and praise!

Have a great day MAINTAINING A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S WILL!
Carl

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