Knowledge Puffs Up

The goal of discipleship in the church has seemed to focus on knowledge.  If we can just teach a believer in Jesus all the right concepts, Bible verses, and our churches distinct system of beliefs - then that person will be a true disciple.  

Just like the thinking - if I know better I will do better.  This seems correct, but the reality is that knowledge is not enough to motivate us to change our behavior.  

There must be something beside knowledge that allows us to be true disciples!

Paul says that when dealing with the reality of an issue in the early church - eating or not eating food sacrificed to idols - Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. (1 Corinthians 8:1)

Knowledge puffs us up!  It is not bad to gain knowledge, but to remember that when we gain knowledge without love we end up thinking too highly of ourselves.  What we need to learn most is how to love God and love other people.  Were you drawn to God because He loves you and offers you grace?  Were you drawn to God because you know a lot about God?