Have you ever been in a situation where you “know” something and hold within your being that it is true, even arguing that point? What about when you find out that what you “know” is indeed not true and there is proof of your mistaken knowledge?
“21Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.’” – John 4:21-22 (ESV)
This Samaritan woman knew of the Old Testament. In verse 20 she indicates that knowledge, however once Jesus began explaining things to her she started asking questions to understand more.
In order for this Samaritan woman to know, she needed to ask questions. After the questions, she had to listen and in listening she was able to understand.
We find ourselves in this situation often. We think we know it all and hold to that point out of pride and stubbornness. It is only when we are open to other ideas and question, listen, and understand those ideas that we know we are either correct in our thinking or that there is indeed a change needed in our knowledge.
When have you found yourself with knowledge that you thought was exact? Were you open to the information that others were able to provide? Did you listen to understand? Were you in a position to demonstrate a willingness to know differently? Do you know what you know or are you willing to continue learning?
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