“True wisdom grows in a teachable heart when knowledge learns from life experiences.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 1, 2025
Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Romans 12:3, NLT
Everyone wants to know things—it’s human nature. But what good is knowledge without reverence for God? A humble technician who serves the Lord is far better than an arrogant academic who neglects his soul while growing smarter. The more you truly know yourself, the less impressed you become with yourself. You stop craving praise from others because you see who you really are beneath the surface. Think about it this way—if I understood everything in the universe but lacked love, what would that matter to God, who judges us by our actions, not our lofty words?
Stop obsessing over gathering information. That way leads to distraction and self-deception. Intellectuals enjoy appearing smart and being recognized for their brilliance. But they miss one thing: most knowledge does nothing for your soul. You’re foolish if you focus on anything other than what truly matters for your salvation. Endless words don’t satisfy the soul—a good life brings peace, and a clear conscience gives confidence before God.
The more you learn, the more foolish you may seem unless your life mirrors Jesus. Don’t boast about your education, skills, or insights. Instead, let knowledge humble and warn you. Think you’re smart? Remember, there’s always more you don’t know. Don’t try to be the smartest person in the room—admit what you don’t understand instead. Why elevate yourself above others when many are more knowledgeable and skilled in Scripture than you?
If you want to learn something worthwhile, aim to be known and to know others. The highest and most beneficial education is truly understanding God, yourself, and others. Wisdom and maturity come from thinking little of yourself while thinking well of others. Even if you see someone openly sin or commit terrible wrongs, don’t think you’re better than they are. You don’t know how long you’ll stay in good standing yourself. We’re all fragile and broken—but you should consider yourself the most fragile of all.
This isn’t about false humility or putting yourself down. It’s about honest self-assessment. When you see yourself clearly—your pride, your failures, your desperate need for grace—you realize that any good in you comes from God, not your own brilliance. The smartest person in the room is often the one who knows they don’t know much at all. The most dangerous person is the one who thinks their education makes them superior to others. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Which are you choosing today—pride that comes from thinking you’re smart, or humility that comes from knowing you need God’s grace just like everyone else?
True wisdom starts with knowing and loving God, yourself and others.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10).
Prayer
Lord, guard me from pride in my own understanding. Humble my heart to seek Your wisdom above mine, that I may walk in truth, depending fully on Your guidance and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Application
What life experience is the Lord using to teach you wisdom?
Related Reading
Proverbs 16:16; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Colossians 2:2-3; James 1:5, 3:17
Worship Resource
John Drolet: I Love You Lord
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