KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, AND UNDERSTANDING

In my initial entry, I said that my intention for this blog is to share the wisdom of God's Word. I don't want this to become a place to pontificate. However, I felt that I would share why I feel compelled to write this blog.
I have taught in Christian schools for over twenty-five years. During this time, I have seen many young people grow into adulthood willing, eager, and well-equipped to live for the Lord. Unfortunately, I have also seen many Christian young people, who, although they have received a working knowledge of spiritual truth, don't use that truth to live committed,victorious lives. I find myself asking, "Why?"
The book of Proverbs uses three related terms when discussing spiritual truth. The first word is knowledge. This is the basis of spiritual truth. Knowledge is doctrine, the teachings of the Bible. Knowledge provides the tools one needs to conduct spiritual activity.
The next word is wisdom. This Hebrew word signifies skillfulness. Wisdom could be understood to be the ability to correctly use the tools of knowledge. I know what a hammer and a chisel are; however, I would not be able to create a masterpiece of marble with them because I am not skillful with the tools(knowledge) that I possess.
The third term, understanding, is one's capability to evaluate a situation correctly in order to skillfully use knowledge. In other words, understanding enables a person to diagnose a problem, choose the right tools, and then use those tools in such a way that the right outcome is achieved.
It it my heart's desire that this blog might reach some believer who for whatever reason is not skillfully using the knowledge he has received. I am praying that the Holy Spirit will find willing hearts where He can minister.