Dear brothers and sisters,
Too much knowledge can indeed be dangerous. The Bible teaches us that while knowledge is valuable, it must be tempered with wisdom and humility. When we gather knowledge without the fear of the Lord, it can lead to pride and arrogance. Dear friends, it is crucial to remember that all true wisdom begins with reverence for God.
Consider the story of Adam and Eve. They sought knowledge by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, believing it would make them like God. This act of disobedience led to the fall of man. Their quest for knowledge without the guidance of God brought sin into the world. This example shows us the consequences of seeking knowledge apart from God’s will.
King Solomon, known for his great wisdom, also teaches us a lesson. Despite his vast knowledge, he fell into idolatry because he did not always follow God’s commandments. His heart turned away from the Lord, showing that even the wisest can fall if they lack humility and obedience.
The New Testament also warns us about the dangers of knowledge without love. The Apostle Paul reminds us that knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. He emphasizes that understanding mysteries and having great knowledge are meaningless without love. This teaches us that our pursuit of knowledge should be grounded in love and service to others.
Dear friend, let us not be like those who are ever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Instead, let us seek the wisdom that comes from God, which is pure, peaceable, and full of mercy. Let us be humble, recognizing that our understanding is limited and that true wisdom comes from above.
In our pursuit of knowledge, let us always seek God’s guidance. Let us pray for wisdom and discernment, asking the Lord to direct our paths. Remember, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about too much knowledge is dangerous.
“For in much wisdom is much grief: he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow”
— Ecclesiastes 1:18
“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction”
— Proverbs 10:14
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom”
— Proverbs 11:2
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise”
— Proverbs 12:15
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed”
— Proverbs 13:20
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death”
— Proverbs 14:12
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding”
— Proverbs 15:32
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver”
— Proverbs 16:16
“Pride goeth before destruction, an haughty spirit before a fall”
— Proverbs 16:18
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit”
— Proverbs 17:27
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge”
— Proverbs 18:15
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good”
— Proverbs 19:8
“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? the scorners delight in their scorning, fools hate knowledge?”
— Proverbs 1:22
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts”
— Proverbs 21:2
“Apply thine heart unto instruction, thine ears to the words of knowledge”
— Proverbs 23:12
“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength”
— Proverbs 24:5
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him”
— Proverbs 26:12
“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered”
— Proverbs 28:26
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit”
— Proverbs 29:23
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge understanding”
— Proverbs 2:6
“Surely I am more brutish than any man, have not the understanding of a manI neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy”
— Proverbs 30:2-3
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord , depart from evil”
— Proverbs 3:7
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: with all thy getting get understanding”
— Proverbs 4:7
“For wisdom is better than rubies; all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it”
— Proverbs 8:11
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: the knowledge of the holy is understanding”
— Proverbs 9:10
“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits”
— Romans 12:16
“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools”
— Romans 1:22
“For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; thou hast said in thine heart, I am, none else beside me”
— Isaiah 47:10
“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, prudent in their own sight”
— Isaiah 5:21
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, not after Christ”
— Colossians 2:8
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation”
— James 3:1
“Who is a wise man endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom”
— James 3:13
“Thus saith the Lord , Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches”
— Jeremiah 9:23
“At that time Jesus answered said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise prudent, hast revealed them unto babes”
— Matthew 11:25
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise prudent, hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight”
— Luke 10:21
“With the ancient is wisdom; in length of days understanding”
— Job 12:12
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever”
— Psalm 111:10
“Teach me good judgment knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments”
— Psalm 119:66
“But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to fro, knowledge shall be increased”
— Daniel 12:4
“(For all the Athenians strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)”
— Acts 17:21
“Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake”
— Titus 1:11
“This I pray, that your love may abound yet more more in knowledge in all judgment”
— Philippians 1:9