Knowing v.s. Understanding

Knowing versus understanding is a constant battle that many people in general deal with.

For example, it’s easy to say that you know the commandments in the bible, but it’s another to say that you understand the commandments. Understanding denotes that you recognize it, solve it (if necessary), recreate it and recognize why it’s necessary.

It sounds more complicated than it is, however it’s a process that we go through everyday; it’s how we function in the world. How did you learn what 2 + 2 equals if you weren’t capable of this process? Some may argue and say “What about those who are dyslexic?”, that’s a spirit that is preventing the person from understanding and retaining…but I digress…

There are many things that occur in this world that we can’t understand right now, but it doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with you it just means you need to pray about it and ask for the wisdom to understand a situation or topic.

Everyone wants to know the meaning of life not realizing that we have to understand how to live their lives and what are the results, and what relationship you have if any with the Lord.

In short “knowing” comes before the wisdom that leads to understanding. When you understand a scripture you can apply it to your life and believe it.