The motto of the Bonehead Club of Texas is to know more and more about less and less until eventually they know everything about nothing. Sometimes I think some folks have embraced another philosophy, especially when it comes to the Bible and religion. These folks want to know less and less about more and more until eventually they know nothing about everything!

Ignorance is a dangerous thing. It results from an unwillingness to learn. Obviously, it is impossible to know everything and those who think they do are extremely annoying. Sometimes ignorance can be our friend and at other times our foe. I am reminded of the story of the elderly woman who arrived for worship to be greeted by a friendly usher who asked, "Where would you like to sit?" "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The preacher is really boring." Do you happen to know who I am?" the woman inquired. "No." he said. "I'm the preacher's mother," she replied indignantly. "Do you know who I am?" he asked. "No" she said. "Good" he answered, as he quickly retreated.

There are many things we do not need to know, but when it comes to the Scriptures we cannot afford to be ignorant. God warned Israel, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children" (Hosea 4:6). They were ignorant, not because they could not know, but because they chose not to know. He went on to say of Israel, "I have written for him the great things of My law, but they were considered a strange thing" (Hosea 8:12).

What do you know about God? About Jesus? About eternity? God has revealed Himself and His will in His word. We cannot know it if we do not study it. Ignorance will not be an acceptable excuse for facing Him unprepared at the' Judgment (Acts 17:30,31).

We would be wise to heed the injunction of Paul to Timothy to be a careful student of God's word (2 Timothy 2:15). It is a dangerous thing to be ignorant of the word of God, but the rewards of knowing it are immeasurable (Psalm 19: 10).

Just Think!
Steve Higginbotham

I was on a University campus in Louisville, Kentucky today and I noticed some T-shirts that were being sold. The message on the T-shirt was "It doesn't matter what you think, just think!" Well now, if that isn't a reflection of a prevailing philosophy of the time in which we live. In the eyes of some, arriving at truth isn't nearly as important as the pursuit of it. But friends, such a notion is misguided. While there is some virtue in hungering for knowledge, the greater virtue is in arriving at truth. Paul spoke disparagingly of some who were "ever learning and never coming to a knowledge of the truth" (2 Timothy 3:7). Friends, the message on the T-shirt was half right. Think! we all need to do this. But according to God's Word, it certainly does matter what we think (John 8:24).

December Calendar
The December edition of the Orange Street Activities Calendar and Men to Serve List is available today in the foyer. Get your copy and be informed of the duty schedules and activities planned for the coming month.

Ladies’ Work Group
The Ladies’ Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow evening (Monday) at 7:00 pm in the Ladies’ work room. All of our ladies are invited.

Annual Senior Dinner
The annual Senior Dinner, in honor of our senior members, is scheduled for next Sunday (Dec. 4th) after the morning worship services. All none senior members are asked to bring a pot-luck dish.

Please help us keep our pantry well stocked during this holiday season. There are often many requests for food during this time of the year and we need to be prepared. Bring canned meats, vegetables, fruits and entrees and leave them in the annex.

No Fellowship Tonight
Remember, there will be NO PM fellowship tonight after services. The regular monthly fellowships will resume in January.