Increase in Knowledge

With the increase in technology, access to information is readily available to anyone, almost anywhere and it seems limitless. Of course that comes with an extremely high price as now a person has to rely on their own instinct/judgment to determine what is true, what could be true, what is false, what is fantasy, what is plausible, what is beneficial, what is incomplete and so forth.  It is hard to balance so much information when there are no limits to the sources of information and no boundaries to disseminating the information throughout the world.  

With out a solid foundation deeply rooted in Christ, it will be impossible to escape deception and the strong delusion that is coming.  This is evident now by many who are unable to decipher through the lies that have already infiltrated many religious institutions.  Even those who have been "called out" of churchianity, appear overwhelmed by the depth of knowledge they are attaining and in most cases, it is beginning to show by their unstable behavior and driftiness.  While the focus is to shine light in darkness, I pray this information is beneficial to all.

The Increase in Knowledge – The Beginning

The advancement in technology certainly has contributed to the increase in knowledge. Plainly stated, "Technology, science, and inventions have progressed at an accelerated rate during the hundred years of the 20th century, more so than any other century" (Source:http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth.htm). This statement is true and the evidence is actually right at our fingertips.  One of the key components has come through the "Information Age" (digital, computer and media) which also has the greatest impact on how information is shared and received.  

It would be a demanding and extremely wearisome task to list individually all of the sources contributing to the increase in knowledge so I will focus simply on what scripture reveals will occur.  Let us start from the beginning in Genesis 2:17 where the LORD God (Yahweh) forbids the first man (Adam) from eating of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. To disobey this commandment would come with the most severe punishment of all, DEATH!  Undoubtebly, there are HUGE consequences to knowing good and evil and there may be a few of us who can now say, we get it! Since the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, man's quest to obtain knowledge has not ceased but actually has increased dramatically. Coupled with the advancement in technology, knowledge has finally found its footing in the heart of mankind.

The tree of knowledge was NOT the tree of knowledge of cat vs. dog or green tea vs. black tea or small vs. large. It was the tree of knowledge of what is good and what is evil.  When a person obtains knowledge, they become aware, conscious, and able to understand or come to the realization of a matter.  When Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, they awakened to several truths.  The first truth was they knew their nakedness; the second truth was they knew they had been disobedient and lastly they knew they were going to die!  So, being aware and conscious of a matter is very important but the truth we learn or the knowledge we obtain may not always be beneficial or a blessing.  In Adam and Eve's case knowledge was not beneficial nor a blessing as they were cursed, resulting in all of mankind being appointed to die.

Mark 13:5,22 ...'TAKE HEED, lest any man deceive you ... For false christs and false prophets shall arise and shall show signs and wonders to seduce, if possible, even the elect.'

There are alot of events occuring around the world that clearly are signs of the end times. These events are not the result of ignorant souls but those who are well-educated (knowledgable) of certain facts. I would like to focus on signs and wonders in my next post as I look at how the increase of knowledge will come in the guise of impossible feats achieved by mere men.  I encourage all believers to stay in the word of Yahweh, renewing their mind and transforming in the image of Christ daily – Peace and Love!