Are you Ignorant?

 Happy Sunday!

"Since he himself is weak in many ways, he is able to be gentle with those who are ignorant and make mistakes."(Hebrews 5:2 Good News Translation).

Are you ignorant?  Don't rush to answer!  None of us want to be called "ignorant"!  The definition of Ignorant from the Webster's Dictionary of 1828 is "Destitute of knowledge; uninstructed or uninformed; untaught; unenlightened. A man may be ignorant of the law, or of any art or science. He may be ignorant of his own rights, or of the rights of others."  Based on this definition, we are all ignorant in some area, or various areas.  In the Bible, the Apostles consistently urged Christians to resist ignorance!  God does not want us to be ignorant about anything!  God definitely doesn't want us to be ignorant of the Word of God and all the benefits we are eligible for.

Hebrews 4:15 says, "Jesus, our high priest, is able to understand our weaknesses. When Jesus lived on earth, he was tempted in every way. He was tempted in the same ways we are tempted, but he NEVER sinned."(Easy-to-Read Version).  Jesus is our Ultimate Example!  He proved it is possible for a human being empowered by the Holy Spirit to live a holy, victorious, and abundant life.  Hebrews 6:12 says, "We don’t want you to be lazy. We want you to be like those who, because of their faith and patience, will GET what God has promised."(Easy-to-Read Version).

Don't miss this!  Don't be lazy!  Fighting ignorance requires effort.  The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Work hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman, one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means."(2 Timothy 2:15 Living Bible).  Take time to study the Word of God.  Be willing to allow the Word to change you from the inside out.  Be willing to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God.(1 Peter 5:6 KJV).  He guarantees us that He will exalt us, and lift us up in the right time!

Love and prayers, Cynthia