I am *really* intrigued by this knowledge-as-power vs. loving to know idea. I wonder if that's involved in the first temptation. I no longer believe God was holding out on us and denying us knowledge. But I suspect He wanted us to come to know things more slowly, over time and in love. Whereas the serpent tempted them with knowledge-power.
Jamie, I love this! I have landed in almost exactly the same place. I cannot unsee what I have seen, but neither do I want to be in a place where I see it all the time or choose to make it my focus. I love the two descriptions of knowledge. Looks like a book I would like to read. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Jamie. As a woman who grew up in the Baptist world and also explored what it meant to be welcomed into ministry, I've found a much more peaceful approach through spiritual formation and direction in the last few years.
I am *really* intrigued by this knowledge-as-power vs. loving to know idea. I wonder if that's involved in the first temptation. I no longer believe God was holding out on us and denying us knowledge. But I suspect He wanted us to come to know things more slowly, over time and in love. Whereas the serpent tempted them with knowledge-power.
Jamie, I love this! I have landed in almost exactly the same place. I cannot unsee what I have seen, but neither do I want to be in a place where I see it all the time or choose to make it my focus. I love the two descriptions of knowledge. Looks like a book I would like to read. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Jamie. As a woman who grew up in the Baptist world and also explored what it meant to be welcomed into ministry, I've found a much more peaceful approach through spiritual formation and direction in the last few years.