How little i Know.

[The Deeps]

Does anyone else ever get overwhelmed with how little they know?
So little time and so many books. One of our Elder says "So soon old so late smart"

Sometimes my books condemn me for not being able to read fast enough!

That scares me sometimes.

 

[Zenas]

This really does show how little you know. I, on the other hand, know alsmost everything, except things related to mathematics.

Additionally, I know that I misspelled "almost".

 

[Theognome]

The minute we figure that we know enough is the same minute that we're beyond hope of learning anything new.

Theognome

 

[Herald]

Able, consider that your finite knowledge was planned to be that way by our infinite God. We are on a never ending quest to know more about Him, and to employ that acquired knowledge in ways that bring Him glory. Imagine knowing as much as we are capable of knowing in glory!

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

 

[Ivan]

We have all our lives to learn. The trick is to keep learning. I've read a lot and I'll read a lot more. I've learn a lot and I'll learn a lot more. But I'll never learn all there is to know.

That's the way it is and I good with that.

 

[The Deeps]

Able, consider that your finite knowledge was planned to be that way by our infinite God. We are on a never ending quest to know more about Him, and to employ that acquired knowledge in ways that bring Him glory. Imagine knowing as much as we are capable of knowing in glory!

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Your AVATAR picture goes so well with your comment!

 

[py3ak]

If you have the works of John Newton handy, turn up his excellent letter about reading books. It has comforted me more than once.

 

[Ezekiel3626]

This really does show how little you know. I, on the other hand, know alsmost everything, except things related to mathematics.

Additionally, I know that I misspelled "almost".

Good one !

We have all our lives to learn. The trick is to keep learning. I've read a lot and I'll read a lot more. I've learn a lot and I'll learn a lot more. But I'll never learn all there is to know.

That's the way it is and I good with that.

This piece of wisdom was imparted to me only last month by an older man that I respect. I also get caught up and get behind in my reading, studying and learning. Hang in there, brother.

 

[charliejunfan]

I feel like that, everytime I think I've studied thoroughly I hear about differing views and then I start all over again. It never ends!

 

[PuritanCovenanter]

I find I need to read books through a few times before I get a grasp of what is being said. I like being a slow reader. I have more time to think.

 

[TimV]

If you really read two or three good, solid theology books, you're already ahead of 99 percent of everyone else. They'll set a framework in you mind that you can hang other things on.

 

[Solus Christus]

If you really read two or three good, solid theology books, you're already ahead of 99 percent of everyone else. They'll set a framework in you mind that you can hang other things on.

Not sure if I'd be 99% of everyone else, but I really appreciate your last comment Tim. I'm really amazed how a Christian mindset frames our views and colors our perspectives on the things in life.

 

[SolaScriptura]

Your poll doesn't have anything for me: I read about 2 books per month.

But I really like the option of watching Charlton Heston read to me while I hold my rifle. Now that's classy!

 

[JohnGill]

I feel that way at times as well. What I've done is to make for myself a systematic reading program that lays a foundation and then builds upon that. This way I don't have to rush through my books. I can take my time realizing that I am building something.

If that makes sense.

 

[The Deeps]

I feel that way at times as well. What I've done is to make for myself a systematic reading program that lays a foundation and then builds upon that. This way I don't have to rush through my books. I can take my time realizing that I am building something.

If that makes sense.

John i am really trying to turn my reading into a discipline with more focus.

I really understand what your saying.

There are so many good books that i will never know about and that drives me nuts!

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Your poll doesn't have anything for me: I read about 2 books per month.

But I really like the option of watching Charlton Heston read to me while I hold my rifle. Now that's classy!

The Charlton Heston thing is real!

I walked in on my grandmother watching it! She tried to quickly shut if off as if i caught her smoking pot or something... she was Roman Catholic.

But everyone loves Charlton.

 

[JohnGill]

I feel that way at times as well. What I've done is to make for myself a systematic reading program that lays a foundation and then builds upon that. This way I don't have to rush through my books. I can take my time realizing that I am building something.

If that makes sense.

John i am really trying to turn my reading into a discipline with more focus.

I really understand what your saying.

There are so many good books that i will never know about and that drives me nuts!

Welcome to the club. I try to stay away from sites like Heritage Books, Monergism Books, Solid Ground Books, etc. I'm told I look insaner after 10 minutes of going through those pages.

What I decided to do was use Joel Beeke's Bible Doctrine Workbook series, the LBCF, and the Heidelberg Catechism as a good foundation. This gives me mental pegs to hang things on. Then as I read various other books, whether Systematic Theologies or topical books like Disputations on Holy Scripture, and do studies in Scripture, I append what I learn to the pegs I've created with the LBCF, et. al. I like the outline of the LBCF/WCF and the threefold division in the Heidelberg Catechism. They give you enough pegs to organize your doctrines and hang the various scripture verses in support of each doctrine upon them.

 

[Solus Christus]

Your poll doesn't have anything for me: I read about 2 books per month.

But I really like the option of watching Charlton Heston read to me while I hold my rifle. Now that's classy!

The Charlton Heston thing is real!

I walked in on my grandmother watching it! She tried to quickly shut if off as if i caught her smoking pot or something... she was Roman Catholic.

But everyone loves Charlton.

Only thing I need to ask: Did your grandmother typically like watching TV while holding a rifle , or was that only while she was watching Charlton Heston?

 

[The Deeps]

Your poll doesn't have anything for me: I read about 2 books per month.

But I really like the option of watching Charlton Heston read to me while I hold my rifle. Now that's classy!

The Charlton Heston thing is real!

I walked in on my grandmother watching it! She tried to quickly shut if off as if i caught her smoking pot or something... she was Roman Catholic.

But everyone loves Charlton.

Only thing I need to ask: Did your grandmother typically like watching TV while holding a rifle , or was that only while she was watching Charlton Heston?

No! No! No! My grandmother holding a rifle would be like Gary Coleman winning an Oscar... funny to think about... but NEVER happening.

 

[Rich Koster]

Define "books" and remember, I'm still holding my rifle

 

[panta dokimazete]

Didn't see an option for me - I read some books, used to read about 2 per week, but have transitioned away from analog to the digital age - it is incredible how much good stuff is out there among the chaff for the discriminating reader. Particularly at ccel, monergism, desiring God, etc...

 

[Cranmer1959]

Better to digest slowly one theological book than to read ten so quickly that it is like water running off the forehead.

"and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity. Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care. The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of truth. The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd. My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil." (Ecclesiastes 12:7-14, ESV)

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[1] The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

 

[he beholds]

If we are speaking of fiction--I have a "mandatory" monthly book that I must read (I'm in a book club) but usually read more than just the one. As far as theological books, those are not as quick of reads, plus I tend to choose my book based on what I'm thinking of, so I don't always finish one. For instance, a while back we were speaking of the law here on the PB, so my husband convinced me to read God of Promise (Horton) to help me with some of my questions. I read some of that--skimming and skipping around to what I wanted to know RIGHT NOW, and then I put it down. After that, I did the same with Holman QuickSource Guide to Christian Apologetics (Doug Powell), mainly because my husband, again, recommended I read a specific chapter to answer some of my q's. Now I'm onto Teach Them Diligently (Lou Priolo), which I actually hope to read all the way through!
Anyway, (how do I have time to read books when I write them here in my posts?) I chose one a week, because I think if I averaged all my book reading out, with fiction and non, it would equal about that.

 

[JBaldwin]

I read about two books a month, sometimes more, sometimes less. As far as knowledge goes. The older I get, the more I discover I don't know.

 

[Ex Nihilo]

I wish I could read only one book at a time. I'm in school, so the circumstance is somewhat out of my control, but most of the problem is a deplorable lack of discipline and a short attention span.

 

[Tim]

Any of us could compile a list so long that we would not be able to get through it in our lifetime.

So, the challenging thing is choosing which books to read.

 

[PresbyDane]

I would wish I could read a book per week last year I was nearly able to do that just about 1 book per week but this year I have not read more than 2 and then some magazines.
I miss last year