Most of us like to learn new things, and many of us love to learn new things. It sort of reminds me of the thrill of the chase. It’s the proverbial question having to do with what racing greyhounds would do with the rabbit if they ever caught it. For the dogs the thrill is indeed in the chasing of the rabbit—that’s what racing dogs do.

Learning new things is somewhat like that for some, and the entire issue is summed up in the question of what one would do if one ever learned that. What would the learning of that do for me? How could I apply that to make my life better? Would the knowing of that clear up a dilemma for me? Why should I know that? Most of us have raised these questions.

There are clearly some things I need to know to advance in my career—my mind goes to those known to me as “techies” who have to be up on the latest advancements in the world of electronics (is that word passé yet?). I enjoy learning some things which will bear no fruit at all for my life, but I am interested in the subject. I am fascinated at this time with the writings of the saints of historical theology—I want to see what’s changed.

King Solomon speaks of the value of being wise in the book of Wisdom 6.11: ‘So then, make my teaching your treasure and joy, and you will be well instructed.’ For those of us on this side of the Cross of Calvary, we would recognize Wisdom as another name for Jesus Christ. My aim is to be very well read and instructed in studying his methods and reading his words. My Lord is our treasure and joy—he is our grandest Instructor.