Watching the news on television, we are presented with one expert after another. Health, pandemic, weather, economic, political and even sports experts give their views and prognostications about events. Their credentials and previous experiences are not presented, so we can’t really evaluate their expertise.
I have always been a little bit skeptical about anyone purporting to be an expert. I want to know their credentials and education, but I also want to know how successful they have been in their field. For instance, I will only listen to a financial counselor who is at least better off financially than I am. I only listen to nutritional advice from someone who is healthy. Making predictions, even based upon experience and education, is serious business. Forecasts and prognostications should be carefully thought out by qualified professionals.
The Bible gave severe warnings to those who claimed to have a prophecy from God. These so called prophets were to be stoned to death if their prophecies were not one hundred percent correct. I wonder how many of the television experts would still be living if they were held to the biblical standard of perfection.
I Corinthians 8:1-3 says, “This knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.” God is not impressed with anyone who purports to be an expert. The expert’s knowledge is limited and doesn’t compare to the full knowledge that God possesses. But how much better is love than knowledge. Knowledge serves the possessor, while love serves everyone. Seek to build up others through love.
Reluctant Retiree 