Why do we think?

Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. (Proverbs 23:23 NIV)

 Why is it so uncomfortable to be aware of what we don’t know? Why do we think that the expectation would be that we should know something? The Psalms tell us that God “satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” (Psalm 107:9) Those who longed and hungered for truth and His goodness received His words of truth and were empowered to change their part of the world!
 This is true spiritually, but also relationally and intellectually. If we think we know something, we might miss what’s actually there. We’ll only see what we’re accustomed to seeing, and hear what we’re accustomed to hearing, unless we learn to slow down, observe, and let go of the preconceived.
 We read in the book of Proverbs, “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.” (Proverbs 4:7) I can get stuff done. I can go places. I can get possessions, but much more important in life is gaining wisdom and understanding. —Marie Alvero [1]

 Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough. —Mary McLeod Bethune

[1] Activated Teach Me