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  IGNORANCE IS THE MOTHER OF DESTRUCTION
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The Bible teaches that ignorance is the mother of destruction,
and we must seek knowledge to avoid its consequences.

Topics: "Knowledge", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 4:7, Isaiah 5:13, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 22:29, John 8:32, Romans 10:2, 1 Corinthians 15:34, James 1:5, 2 Peter 3:18

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that ignorance leads to destruction, citing
Hosea 4:6 to illustrate that a lack of knowledge can render people unfit
for salvation. He contrasts the notion that ignorance fosters devotion,
arguing instead that it is a perilous state that can lead to spiritual
ruin. Brooks calls for believers to seek knowledge and understanding to
avoid the pitfalls of ignorance and its destructive consequences.

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"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6

The Chaldee renders it, they are besotted--and so fitted for

destruction. The Papists teach that ignorance is the mother

of devotion; but this text tells us that ignorance is the

mother of destruction.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/ignorance-is-the-mother-of-destruction/
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