Bethany McIlrath

First and Second: Perspective On What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

Category: Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

  • Knowledge Isn’t Everything (6/6)

    Knowledge Isn’t Everything (6/6)

    This post is the last in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the series here. Knowledge isn’t everything. But knowledge is a good gift of God. Knowledge of Him means everything for our eternal security and hope. Knowledge from Him empowers us to do His will. Knowledge of Him is used…

  • Knowledge Isn’t Fulfilling On It’s Own (5/6)

    Knowledge Isn’t Fulfilling On It’s Own (5/6)

      This post is the 5th in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Once upon a time I earned a B- in a tough course on Biblical Literature. It was the lowest final grade I’d ever earned. I had studied- hard. I felt all the rush of competing…

  • Knowledge Isn’t All Powerful (4/6)

    Knowledge Isn’t All Powerful (4/6)

      This post is the 4th in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here. Sitting down to play a board game is relaxing. Until it isn’t. One game in particular gets my wheels spinning with a frustration that is probably healthy for me….

  • Knowledge Isn’t Complete (3/6)

    Knowledge Isn’t Complete (3/6)

      This post is the 3rd in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here. Serving with a mission which crossed over daily into Mexico, I didn’t head to the border with any intention of interpreting. My Spanish was mas-o-menos just okay. But as I…

  • Knowledge Isn’t Unchanging (2/6)

    Knowledge Isn’t Unchanging (2/6)

      This post is the 2nd in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here. For those who aren’t familiar, cursive is a style of penmanship with pretty curves and continuous lettering. I spent many days as an 8 year old carefully memorizing and…

  • Knowledge Bloats (1/6)

    Knowledge Bloats (1/6)

    This post is the 1st in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here. “But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God.” –1…