Philosophy came top in a recent poll designed to discover which subject should be added to the national curriculum. The world philosophy means lover of wisdom. It’s been said, “We get knowledge from college but wisdom from God!”
About 530BC Daniel forecast a dramatic increase in knowledge before the end of world history. Through computer technology this prophecy has been fulfilled. Our knowledge has increased but we now have an alarming shortage of wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” [Psalm 111 v 10]. We despise God’s wisdom at our peril. For example by breaking his 4th commandment [Exodus 20:8], Sunday shopping has caused record levels of stress related illness. God’s wisdom is best!