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Knowing that I will hear from some about "the full knowledge of God" and some other similar verses, the thing about this list that stands out to me is the burning desire of too many people to know a lot of stuff that will not add one bit to their spiritual stature or righteousness, and won't get them even one "star" in their "crown." (No, not one. No, not one.)

It is obvious that I do not despise knowledge. But I also accept that some kinds of knowledge are not for everybody. For example, I know little or nothing of quantum physics, string theory, Greek philosophy, archeology, calculus, electrical engineering, oil painting (or any painting that is not one color on walls or furniture), and many more. But ask me about international tax, and while I do not know everything, I know a lot.

I'm not sure that having the knowledge that "the redemption of Christ rests upon the power of the eternal Spirit" is something tremendously important. It is very true. But whether or not I know it does not improve my condition.

Reminds of a time at a family reunion when someone suggested that if we improve our lexicon, our experience of Christ will be better. I guffawed openly at that one.

(And I note that such a "lexicon" approach to scripture is probably the reason that most arguments in favor in inerrancy of scripture seem so empty. No matter how many mathematical patterns turn out to look the same up close or far away, the Word of God is not a collection of sayings, but a narrative. It is not a collection of jam-packed words, but descriptive accounts — even Paul's writings.)

I'm not suggesting just remaining totally ignorant of things. But even many of the spiritual things that Paul wrote about were not provided to think about, study, and get really knowledgeable concerning. They were typically existing facts that he provided as the reasons that the audience should act of behave in a different manner. He didn't say to study these premises well and you will become better. He said "this is true, therefore you should do . . . . [whatever]." He didn't say to become crucified with Christ. It doesn't say "you should be crucified with Christ." it says "I am crucified with Christ."

I did note that #16 "Although many Christians understand the word of grace . . . not many know what the word of righteousness is" could be argued against the author himself (Lee). After all that we know about DayStar, the LSM bullying of the churches, and the lies that comprise The Fermentation of the Present Rebellion, it would seem that Lee did not know what righteousness is. How could he then know that a "word of righteousness" is?