“It is of no use to come to know what you did not know, so long as you do not act in accordance with what you already know. Too much knowledge only increases pride if you do not act in accordance with it”I love this, and it reflect the very Westernized concept of learning being totally separate from our actions. When I am trying to educate parents about their child's health, people often say "Oh yes, I know that." I always want to say "Well, why don't you do it then?"
I have heard of ministers who say that they are not going to preach more until the congregation puts into action what has been taught so far. Some therapists do the same, and until the patient starts following the advice already given, won't give any more. It is so true that most of us already have more Bible and theoretical knowledge than we will ever use, so why this need to read more, know more, etc. Could it be pride? Or laziness? Could it be that "learning" is easier than doing?
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