Apply your heart to my knowledge. – Proverbs 22:17

At the end of World War II, human knowledge began to double every 25 years. Fifty years later, according to the London School of Economics, human knowledge doubled every year. By 2020, they said knowledge was almost doubling every day. Now that artificial intelligence is blurring the lines of what constitutes “human knowledge,“ the increase in information does not necessarily mean that humans are becoming wiser. In fact, critical thinking has decreased as people rely on digitally-provided information and opinions. Critical thinking engages the left side of your brain. Creative thinking uses the right side. In the majority of people, one side or the other is dominant, but you need both to apply wisdom.

Today’s verse from Proverbs asks you to apply your heart to God’s knowledge. That means spending significant time in His Word, perhaps reading expositions and commentary from solid theologians, and in-depth discussions with others who are pursuing the same goal. Prayer is a key to biblical growth as you study Scripture more deeply.

Remember, God wants to transform your heart and mind as you internalize and apply His Word. The goal is to take the information you learn with your head, let it filter into your heart and your emotions, and then act upon the knowledge you have gained. Pray for those in the federal government to seek and receive God’s wisdom and increase their critical thinking.