It's easy to get caught up in the notion that we know everything there is to know. We make assumptions about how the world works and never take the time to challenge them. We have access to more information than ever before, but that doesn't mean that we're any wiser. We must be willing to constantly learn and grow, to challenge our preconceived notions and be open to new ideas.
The Bible is full of stories about people who thought they knew it all, only to be proven wrong. The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a great example. God told them not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, but they thought they knew better and ate from it anyway. This story teaches us that even when we think we know it all, it's important to be humble and listen to those around us.
We also see this in the life of King Solomon. He asked God for wisdom, and God granted his request. But as Solomon began to gain more knowledge and understanding, he began to think he was smarter than God. He took multiple foreign wives and disobeyed God's laws, leading to his downfall. This teaches us that even when we have knowledge, it's important to use it responsibly.
My brothers an sisters, we must never forget that no matter how much we think we know, there is always more to learn. As Ecclesiastes 1:18 says, "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief." The only way to truly understand the world is by being humble and open-minded, ready to learn something new every day.
As we leave home today, remember this: never let your knowledge become a barrier to your growth - because when you think you know it all, "you don't really know anything at all!"
You Think You Know it All