An intellectual scholar was once described in homespun wisdom as “being educated beyond his intelligence.” Of course, there is humor in the description, but beyond that, it seems there is also some sobering truth. For some, it appears that the more educated they become, the more they appear to be ignorant of what is truly important in life.
On the other hand, those hearing the words of the truly wise man, Solomon, will have their feet firmly established in true wisdom. He said, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7. Doubtless, the wise man had listened well to his father, King David, who described those who deny their maker in favor of preposterous theories in these words, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…” Psalm 14:1. The practicality of truth over theory is nicely summed up in the little poem below”