"Now…Peter and John…were unlearned and ignorant men…” Not illiterate men, by any stretch of the imagination. Between these two “ignorant” fishermen, they wrote seven books of the New Testament! The absence of a formal education does not cancel out the presence of intelligence. They had not graduated from the approved rabbinical school of their day, but, though unlicensed and unapproved, they were attending “St. Mary’s Seminary” (sitting at Jesus’ feet).
Their Teacher came with the highest credentials in the universe. He was the incarnation of all wisdom and knowledge. Those in the schools of higher learning could not figure out how Christ obtained His education “How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?” And of His oratory they said, “Never man spake like this man.”
The intelligentsias of this world, along with the religionists, still “marvel” at such people. They’re without formal education, college diploma, or university training; yet, when they speak, people’s hearts are strangely moved and blessed. Talk to them about politics, education, philosophy, etc., and they may know little or nothing. But mention Christ, and you’re in for a lengthy, enlightening, and enjoyable time. It is apparent that such people “…have been with Jesus.”
Education is good; just don’t let it go to your head!
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