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Pairing Knowledge with Compassion

by Brett Fuller on December 10, 2018

In 1Corinthians 8 Paul lectured the church on the integration of compassion and knowledge. Verses 1 - 3 state, "Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. 2 If anyone supposes that he knows anything, he has not yet known as he ought to know; 3 but if anyone loves God, he is known by Him."

Some of the Corinthians prided themselves on their knowledge of God. Unfortunately, information without compassion serves few but the informed. Love was to be the filter through which all essentials about God & our relationship to His people were brought. Paul said, there is more benefit to the believer who accurately & passionately loves God, than to him who has knowledge of God. He says this because God is infinite and can never be completely known, but He can be completely loved. Not only that, verse 3 said, "but if anyone loves God, he is known by Him. This passage intimates that part of the Father's filter for "caller ID" is based on love. So, without sacrificing intellect, figure out how to love Him with all of your heart and when you dial Him up, see if He won't call out your name before you call on His! Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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