As a follow-up to the short-stack of books I pictured below that happened to be sitting on my desk (it wasn't a posed picture) when I had my camera handy, I invite you to view the video linked below. It will only take about two minutes, and it will be worth the investment of your time -- about the importance of reading and exploring via books (and other media).
The video is by an Internet marketing guy named Eban Pagan (interesting last name -- though the root 'bn [Eban] in Hebrew means "servant" or "slave. So we have a "servant of pagans" or "slave of pagans"? But I digress --). He's one of a number of people who are making gobs of money by selling information over the Internet -- all of whom are smart, creative, and "give away" lots of information (like these free video segments) as a means of attracting more clients and customers.
Okay -- in this video segment, the guy takes you through a short tour of part of his office, which is a condo unit in the same condo complex he lives in. What I admire is how much the guy has studied as evidenced by his library. I think that's an admirable quality. Proverbs 2:1-8 pictures the search for wisdom and knowledge as being akin to hunting for treasure -- i.e., an energy-consuming task. It also says that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (1:7). A lot of people in life search for knowledge apart from the fear of the Lord, but that's a different issue. The issue I'm focused on here is the admirable trait of learning through self-study -- regardless of the field of endeavor.
Here's the video.
(The search for knowledge and wisdom is tricky, as explained by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16. But again, my point here is that, even when seeking wisdom from God, it requires "treasure hunting" on our part. If you watch any more of the video past the first couple of minutes you'll find the information to be totally humanistic -- but don't miss the message by shooting the messenger [or the blogger]. Lots of what he says is consistent with, while not based on, biblical truth.)
The video is by an Internet marketing guy named Eban Pagan (interesting last name -- though the root 'bn [Eban] in Hebrew means "servant" or "slave. So we have a "servant of pagans" or "slave of pagans"? But I digress --). He's one of a number of people who are making gobs of money by selling information over the Internet -- all of whom are smart, creative, and "give away" lots of information (like these free video segments) as a means of attracting more clients and customers.
Okay -- in this video segment, the guy takes you through a short tour of part of his office, which is a condo unit in the same condo complex he lives in. What I admire is how much the guy has studied as evidenced by his library. I think that's an admirable quality. Proverbs 2:1-8 pictures the search for wisdom and knowledge as being akin to hunting for treasure -- i.e., an energy-consuming task. It also says that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (1:7). A lot of people in life search for knowledge apart from the fear of the Lord, but that's a different issue. The issue I'm focused on here is the admirable trait of learning through self-study -- regardless of the field of endeavor.
Here's the video.
(The search for knowledge and wisdom is tricky, as explained by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16. But again, my point here is that, even when seeking wisdom from God, it requires "treasure hunting" on our part. If you watch any more of the video past the first couple of minutes you'll find the information to be totally humanistic -- but don't miss the message by shooting the messenger [or the blogger]. Lots of what he says is consistent with, while not based on, biblical truth.)
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