Education is Not Enough.

The world has never been more educated.  There are more universities today than at any time in history. And the “information superhighway” allows anyone to learn anything. Yet what is suggested as the solution to every problem?  More education. What will keep fatherless young men out of prison? Education. Prevent teen pregnancy? Education. Gangs? Education.Continue reading “Education is Not Enough.”

Who Has Wisdom? Job 12:16-24.

Who is wise? To whom should a young person listen for advice? Whose opinion do people respect? Pastors? Deacons? Judges? Kings? Teachers? Lawyers? Doctors? Authors? Professors? Psychiatrists? A better question might be to whom does God attribute wisdom? Job, “the greatest man among all the peoples of the east,” was a man who was accustomedContinue reading “Who Has Wisdom? Job 12:16-24.”

How’s Your Professionalism?

During 13 years in Egypt, Joseph was slave to Potiphar, falsely accused, left in a dungeon, forgotten.  Suddenly he is summoned: “Take a bath.  Shave that beard.  Put on fresh clothes.  Whatever Pharaoh says, do your best to answer.” Suddenly Joseph is standing before the king.  He interprets Pharaoh’s dream and gives God the credit. Continue reading “How’s Your Professionalism?”