SEEKING THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE

Cosmas Eshiemokhai

The basic human desires such as success, happiness, security, wealth, love, health and peace are said to be attainable with knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Hence when one has wisdom, knowledge and understanding, it will be well with such a person. It is very significant that these three terms are clearly understood and earnestly sought to guarantee the basic human desires.
Knowledge refers to that which is known about things and ideas. It could also mean that which someone has experienced. On the other hand, understanding means that power of clear thought or intelligence. Therefore understanding refers to the mental ability to reason and analyze what is known or experienced. Hence, understanding is more of the reasoning faculty or the mind, while knowledge is of the reasoning faculty of the mind, while knowledge is of the senses. Knowledge not understood is nonsense to the mind and cannot be retained or consolidated in the memory.
The oxford advance learners dictionary of current English defines wisdom as “the ability to make serious judgment based on one's experience and knowledge or as the quality of being wise” from my own perspective wisdom is seen as the ideal application of the knowledge or experience understood in the proper way at the right time and right situation.
The knowledge, information and experience to be sought for and understood is now the question. Some prefer to seek knowledge and information in entertainment industry. Others choose to dig deep into sport information to enhance themselves with much knowledge in this regard. Yet, many others in their respective fields of discipline are reading for their academic knowledge. Some prefer to follow up information in science and technological development others are into business knowledge. Some are seeking for knowledge about love and relationship, while some are after leadership and political knowledge. Having a good knowledge of these is important for life and should be encouraged, but not at all the expense of the pursuit of the knowledge Christ, the saviour of mankind. You might seem happy, wealthy, healthy and successful, but without knowledge of Christ, then there is a problem some where. In fact, you have no life in you; you only exist not living. This is because every human being has a concern for the spirit nature of man and life after death. These goes a long way to confirm that life is more than eating and drinking, bathing and clothing, singing and dancing, position and wealth, marriage and children and so on and so forth. All these physical things and pleasure are of the world and flesh they will die and perish with the world.
The spirit nature of man connects man with Christ and Christ is the utmost being and the reason for life as Colossians 1:16-17 tells us “for through him God created everything in heaven and earth, the seen and the unseen thing included spiritual powers, Lords, Rulers and authorities. God created the whole universe through him and for him. Christ existed before all things and in union with him all things have their purpose” so life is all about Christ, its all with Christ, its all in Christ and it's all for Christ. All things on the earth have their purpose in him. Hence, if you are not connected with Christ spiritually, you have no purpose on earth, you are just like a walking corpse. In fact, it is better you just die. Also John 17:2-7 says “for you gave him all authorities over humanity so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him. And eternal life means knowing you the only true God and knowing Jesus Christ whom you sent”. So, if you want to live whether now or beyond, you better search for Christ, get to know him more and more before it is too late. Knowing believing and applying this truth is the utmost wisdom in life. It is significant to note that; telling while lies is not wisdom, “using what you have to get what you don't have” is not wisdom, “playing fast guy” is not wisdom, “chukuli” and “blocking” are no wisdom, but all stupidity because they are all against the will of God. Just get to know Christ, believe him and obey him. Understanding him is important but it is a thing of the Holy Spirit. When you obey and follow his will, you will become filled with the Holy Spirit, then, understanding will follow.
No Christian should deceive him or herself. Though you cannot know Christ enough or completely, but the little you have known about him, how much do you believe in it and how far have you done to practice it? What's your obedience to Christ like, and how deep do you yearn to know him. Remember, he is the life we have. If you are not well or completely connected with him spiritually, you have no life in you and you have no purpose on earth. This is another chance; you better get to know Christ more and more to guarantee your life.
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. If you have the wisdom of God, it will lead you to the best and most important area to seek for knowledge in life and the priority to follow. If you seek for knowledge in the various field of studies or careers in life, trusting and putting God first, he will bless you with the appropriate knowledge you need and fill you with his divine understanding that will never run dry. Proverb 2:1-8 says “learn what I teach you my son and never forget what I tell you to do. Listen to what is wise and try to understand it. Yes beg for knowledge; plead for insight, look for it as hard as you would for silver and some hidden treasures. If you do, you will know what it is to fear the Lord and you will succeed in learning about God. It is the Lord who gives wisdom, for him comes knowledge and understanding. He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest. He protects those who treat others fairly and guide those who are devoted to him”. With this, it is certain that it is in God above one can find peace, happiness, wealth, success, health, hope and life. Learn to know Christ deeper.