Thought 351
much study
wearies the body
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters
of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. And
further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end;
and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 KJV
Verse
12 certainly describes the research put into writing a book and everyone should
be able to relate how studies for school make us weary. There is a powerful
principle here. Yes we will be weary from much study, but that doesn’t mean
that all our study is of no benefit. On the contrary, Biblical study is of great
benefit to our lives. But we must be careful to not come under the mindset of
study being everything for that is an unbalanced and unhealthy view to have.
Many knowledgeable people throughout the ages have committed their entire lives
to meaningless studies on evolution, heathen philosophies, and a search for the
“higher truth;” therefore, we would be wise to take to heart the truths of
Scripture and cautious about how many other subjects we try to master from the
worldly point of view: for surely, their number of books have no end.
My friends, be careful
that you are not taken captive by the same old lies that Satan has ensnared men
and women with: the primary lie being pride—that you can know all about
something or trust in your own knowledge and research instead of placing your
Faith in the unalterable Truths of God’s Word. Make Faith and Diligent studies
of the Scriptures your highest aim, maintain balance in life, and be on your
guard for the attacks of Satan which can come through the people serving him
instead of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
