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Sermon on
Understanding the Concept of "Knowledge Puffs Up"

 

1. Introduction: The Dangers of Knowledge Without Love

1.1 The biblical warning: "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up" 1 Corinthians 8:1

1.2 The potential pitfalls of knowledge: arrogance, self-righteousness, and division 1 Corinthians 8:2

1.3 The importance of love in the pursuit of knowledge 1 Corinthians 13:2

2. The Nature of Knowledge

2.1 Understanding the biblical definition of knowledge: not just facts, but a deep understanding of God's truth Proverbs 1:7

2.2 The difference between worldly knowledge and godly wisdom James 3:13-17

2.3 The dangers of knowledge without humility: becoming "puffed up" 1 Corinthians 8:1

3. The Role of Love in Knowledge

3.1 Love as the foundation of all knowledge 1 Corinthians 8:3

3.2 Love as the guiding principle in our pursuit of knowledge Ephesians 4:15

3.3 Love as the antidote to the pride and arrogance that knowledge can bring 1 Peter 4:8

4. The Proper Use of Knowledge

4.1 Using knowledge to build up, not tear down Romans 14:19

4.2 Using knowledge to serve, not to dominate Matthew 20:26-28

4.3 Using knowledge to glorify God, not ourselves 1 Corinthians 10:31

5. The Balance of Knowledge and Love

5.1 Striving for both knowledge and love in our Christian walk Philippians 1:9

5.2 Recognizing that knowledge without love is empty 1 Corinthians 13:2

5.3 Seeing knowledge and love as complementary, not contradictory Ephesians 3:19

6. The Call to Love-Filled Knowledge

6.1 The call to pursue knowledge with humility and love Colossians 3:12

6.2 The call to use our knowledge for the benefit of others 1 Corinthians 10:24

6.3 The call to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all else will be added to us Matthew 6:33

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