INGNORANCE BREEDS WEAKNESS AND EXPLOITATION.
Outlined in our Scripture text are two reasons why men err. These two things border on ignorance of Scriptures and ignorance of the power of God. The Bible says in Daniel 11:32 –
“but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits”.
What happens when you are ignorant? You’ll discover that you will be weak and exploited. Every manufacturer sets forth a manufacturer’s guide for every product of value that is manufactured. This guide is to enable you enjoy the product with utmost satisfaction. God as a good Manufacturer, made man in His own image and has set forth a manufacturer’s guide which is His Word. The Bible tells you who man is and how to go in God’s world in which you dwell. If you choose to ignore this “guide”, you will fumble in life. Jesus told some Jews that took it upon themselves to antagonize His Word.
“search the Scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify, me” John 5:39.
A lot of people only know what they have been told about the Scriptures; they don’t know the Scriptures for themselves. It is all hear say and it doesn’t stand the test of time. When you don’t know the things God has put in place for your well being; you will falter and you will have the devil molest you on every side. The Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Without the Word of God in place in your heart, you will wander in darkness. You are not just to make do with what you have heard about the Scriptures; God expects us to be like the Berean Christians, who having received the Word with all readiness of heart from the mouth of the Apostles; went to search for themselves whether those things were so. (Acts 17:11).
A personal experience of the power of God keeps you on track. There are so many today that are off track because of a gross misunderstanding of the workings of God’s power. There are all forms of power at play; but it will take you armed with a working knowledge of the power of God to be able to ascertain the true power of God. Without this “armament”, you will be drawn away by the cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. The power of God basically works with the Word of God.
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