INTRODUCTION

The scripture contains many admonitions to seek for knowledge. Today's passage says that knowledge is something that should be added to the foundation of faith. Yet, knowledge brings with it a set of temptations. Knowledge increases sorrow (Ecclesiastes 1:18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
See All...), has potential to pervert (Isaiah 47:10For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.
See All...), and when not handled properly, “knowledge puffeth up” (1 Corinthians 8:1Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
See All...). With this understanding, it should come as no surprise that the Lord would instruct us to add temperance to our knowledge. Knowledge without temperance leads to many pitfalls in an individual, church, or ministry. Our knowledge must be balanced by temperance.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): What things are easy for you to learn and do well? Do you think this knowledge makes you better than others? Study and discuss 1 Corinthians 4:7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
  See All.... Why not commit to use your God-given abilities to help others?
• (For everyone):  Pride is one of the greatest pitfalls of knowledge. Do you find your pride and humility frequently getting out of balance because of the things that you know?
• What are some reasons why you think the Lord said that we should add temperance to our knowledge? How can temperance be beneficial with knowledge?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help you add temperance to your knowledge.
• Ask God to help you maintain balance during times of temptation.

HYMN

Almighty Maker of My Frame

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