Why We Must Love Knowledge [101 Benefits of Reading Books] - 1
- Introduction
Introduction
Some claim, "If
you want to hide something from an African, write it in a book.” That
statement is “true” because “most Africans don’t love reading.” In the same
way, some people from other continents also don’t love reading.
Africa is coming out with
new vessels. The generation of these days loves reading. I know several
Africans that love reading books. Reading has many benefits in our lives. If
you analyze resourceful people, countries, leaderships, businesses, and organizations,
you will observe that they love reading.
After reading, they
practice the knowledge acquired in the books. That’s wisdom. I heard a man of
God say, “The ability to put into practice what you have learned is wisdom.”
Countries and organizations advancing at a higher pace do not joke with books
because they know the power of reading.
If African and developing
(poor) countries will develop and become valuable, we must be voracious
readers. We must put into practice what we have learned. I encourage you to
download and read my books
on my blog. Below are some recommended books.
1. How African and Poor Countries can develop
3. 777 Uncommon Wisdom Keys to a Successful Life and
I have written in detail about
the power of wisdom and knowledge and how we can advance. You can also freely
download and read my series of books for more wisdom keys.
The Power of the Mind and Danger of Ignorance
One thing about the mind
is that it controls almost every organ of our bodies. If you have nothing
substantial in your mind, you will not make better decisions. Your mindset
determines your decisions and destiny. This is one reason you must be a voracious reader.
The Unspoken Power of Ignorance
Leaders that hate
knowledge swim in the ocean of darkness (poverty, mismanagement, evil, corruption,
and confusion). Failure to feed your mind with resourceful information will
make you prey to wolves in sheep's clothing.
Manipulators and abusers
will take advantage of you and your followers. They will use a “wise” and
deceptive strategy to steal your resources. They will make you poor because you
are ignorant.
Like a child playing with
snakes, lions, and crocodiles, such a child lives at the mercy of the animals. The child would not play with them if he knew that lions, snakes, and crocodiles
could harm him!
The level of your
knowledge and the application of that knowledge determines your future. Do you
think the Americans, Europeans, Chinese, World Bank, International Monetary
Funds, and other financial institutions are fools?
Do you think they give
funds to struggling countries and organizations for fun? Every fund (loan) they
give to governments, businesses, countries, and organizations has spiritual and
legal terms and conditions.
The Creditors often benefit
by giving out these financial aids (loans). Americans, Europeans, Chinese,
financial institutions, and other supporting governments are not fools to give
out money!
Those funds could be used
for other developmental projects in their countries and businesses. The
supporting countries and financial institutions have citizens and businesses struggling.
They could have used those funds to help their citizens and economy.
Financial institutions
and countries that assist African and low-income countries are not fools! They
know what they are doing. The beneficiaries (countries receiving the “loan” under
the disguise of grants) will be relieved in the short run.
However, in the long run,
the debt rises. It will get to a stage where the loan interest becomes so huge that
the struggling countries become slaves to the financial institutions and
supporting countries.
These loans often open
the door for the supporting countries and financial institutions to take the weak
countries' natural resources and dominate the poverty-stricken countries'
governments and citizens.
In the long run, the
governments and financial institutions giving out financial aid become masters
(civilized colonial masters) over the countries receiving the financial assistance.
Countries depending on the world bank, International Monetary Funds, developed
countries, and other financial institutions become lazy, corrupt, and poor.
When a country or
government solely depends on others for help, it destroys its creativity. Like
a twenty-year “man” who believes he can do nothing without his parents, such a “man”
kills his creativity because he has limited his abilities and help to his
parents.
If that “man” thinks
outside the box and refuses to depend solely on his parents for his needs, his
creative mind will grow. That “man” will search for ways to become self-reliant,
resourceful, and valuable.
This is one reason people
who inherit a handsome sum of money and assets from their families waste the
resources because they did not build the wealth. This is one reason most pampered
children cannot grow to become responsible citizens.
Because their parents
provide everything for them, they cannot live independently. If the parents of
that pampered child die prematurely, the child will likely grow to become
irresponsible.
Because the child
receives everything without effort, he will grow with the mindset that people must
provide for him. In the same way, if a child starts life with a philosophy he have to work to provide for his needs and wants, he will become responsible and
resourceful.
Most African and poor (low-income)
countries act like the twenty-year-old man. Most African and poor (developing) countries
believe they cannot advance without the “aid” of Americans, Europeans, Chinese,
financial institutions and supporting countries.
Because of this mindset, several
African and poor countries are swimming in the pool of poverty. Once in a while,
we can seek assistance. However, it shouldn’t be that we cannot advance without
the aid of supporting countries and financial institutions.
Americans, Europeans,
Chinese, financial institutions and other supporting countries ascertain the
deal before giving financial aid. They know the impact of “financial assistance”,
so they don’t reject the poor countries' needs and wants.
If care is not taken, the
supporting countries and financial institutions will impose their evil cultures
(false religion and LGBTQ) on African and developing countries. I have had
several visions of African countries.
If we don’t think twice
and apply wisdom, the supporting countries and financial institutions will force
African and poor (struggling) countries to accept their false religion and evil
cultures (sinful human rights).
LGBTQ stands for Lesbianism,
Gay, Bisexuality, Transgender and Queer. Will you accept evil human rights and
false religion because of financial assistance? As stated in the Holy
Scriptures, the borrower is a slave to the lender (See Proverbs 22:7).
No government or
financial institution outside Africa will be willing to grow the African
economy from its heart. One thing about supporting countries and financial institutions
is that they hide the benefits.
Like the serpent (the devil), it told
Eve to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The devil presented
the benefits and hid the consequences. That is how ignorance blinds leaders and
lazy government that hates knowledge.
I believe supporting
countries and financial institutions are not devils if they do not have the
mindset of abusing African and poor (low-income) countries. Advanced countries
and supporting financial institutions will continue to dominate African and developing
(poor) countries if we don’t put into practice what we have learnt.
The Power of Formal and Informal Education
We must implement and
enforce our laws. We need strong systems. If Ghana can rise, we need resourceful
information (tried, tested, and working knowledge). If Africa can advance, we
need innovative knowledge.
Knowledge is required if
Asia, America, Europe, Australians, and Antarctica will advance. Ignorant
people destroy because they don’t know what they are doing. Africa has a larger
number of uneducated people.
We can educate ourselves
formally or informally. You can read books in your home and place of
convenience. That’s informal education. Several people have become resourceful
through informal education.
Formal education follows
the structures designed by the government and private institutions. For
example, attending school is formal. With school, you have a teacher, leaders,
and infrastructures that help you grow your mind.
You get access to friends
and people that builds you socially, spiritually, psychologically, and morally.
With formal education, the institution rewards with a certificate recognized by
the government and private boards. However, it demands “huge funds” to enter
formal education. If you cannot afford formal education, use informal
education. It is effective as well. You can educate yourself if you are
determined.
With the introduction of
the internet, you can educate yourself on youtube, resourceful blogs, and
helpful sites. With your electronic device, you can sit in the comfort of your
home and educate yourself with online lessons and electronic books. Informal
education is good and affordable. However, it demands discipline and determination.
The unlimited power of reading and illiteracy
We must build ultra-modern
structures to educate ignorant citizens. If you teach a child how to bathe, he
will not worry you about bathing because he knows how. We must provide an avenue
for people to educate themselves.
People must know the
power of books (knowledge). This is one reason I am writing this article. If we
have numerous citizens (an average of ninety per cent) who love reading, Africa
will become a better place.
As stated at the
beginning of the article that the mind controls almost every organ of the body.
You can bathe a pig and spray the best perfume on “him.” The pig will soak in dirty
water or the environment if it encounters the muddy surrounding.
The pig does that because
that is how it has programmed itself. It’s the mindset of the pig. In the same
way, most African and poor (weak) countries swim in the river of poverty
because of their attitude (mindset).
There are numerous
ignorant people in Africa and developing countries. Because we have countless
ignorant people, “we” destroy our resources. The hatred of knowledge is making
African and poor (developing) countries make bad decisions.
The high level of
ignorance and illiteracy rate in Africa and poor (low-income) countries are
making educated leaders (thieves) and politicians deceive the citizens. The
lack of knowledge is making leaders, politicians, and businesses in African and
poor countries make bad decisions.
The unstoppable power of education and advertisement
People will read if we educate the public on social media, radio stations, televisions, and the
internet. Suppose we can educate the public consistently (minimum of three
years) on the internet and other media stations on the power of knowledge. In
that case, people will become bookworms (avid and voracious readers).
Influencers, social media
stars, leaders, teachers, parents, and respected community heads must educate people
on the power of reading books because educated minds can develop nations. We
will educate people about the benefits of reading books in the daytime,
sunlight, evening, and dawn for at least three years.
Constantly repeating this
message (why read books or the importance of knowledge) will make people desire
knowledge. If you don’t know the importance or benefits of a product, you will
likely not buy it.
However, if you know the
benefits of a product or service, you will buy and patronize it. In the same
way, we must radically educate the citizens on why they must read. We must inform
people of the power, benefits and importance of reading books.
We must educate people
until they become tired of listening. We must educate people about the benefits
of reading because they will not know why they should read. Will you buy a
product if you don’t know the benefits?
You buy products because
you know what they can do for you. In the same way, we must educate people on
the benefits of reading. After educating the public on the power of reading, we
can build ultra-modern libraries filled with resourceful books.
The invisible powers of libraries
We will create electronic
libraries (websites) filled with electronic books (epub, pdf, mobi, word document,
texts, and many more). We will stock the libraries with resource books. We will
store the libraries with books to build their minds for creativity.
We will fill the library
with entrepreneur and leadership books. Books that challenge people to be self-reliant.
Books with practical and experiential knowledge. We will stock the libraries
with books that can build moral virtues.
We will fill the library
with self-help books. Books that teach people how to make, manage and multiply
money. With these books online and offline, African and developing countries
will become valuable. We will know what to do because we have the required
knowledge.
The undeniable and unseen dangers of ignorance
If we don’t educate
people on the importance of books, they will not read. Suppose we don’t educate
people about why they should love knowledge. In that case, libraries will
become a waste of time, resources, and energy. If we don’t educate people about
why they must acquire knowledge, they will destroy books and libraries.
Like cats and dogs, failure
to train them can make them liabilities. However, training cats, dogs, and domestic
animals, can help them adjust to your discipline. If animals can receive training
(education) and adapt to your leadership, why can’t human beings?
If religious leaders,
parents, the media, and leaders of various organizations, businesses, and
institutions can educate their followers, employees, children, and members on
the power of reading, we will become resourceful!
The versatility of the human mind
As stated at the
beginning of the article, our mind controls our decisions. We can judge the
mindset of a man by the decision he makes. The quality and quantity of
information in a man’s mind can determine his success and failure.
It is what you know that
pushes you forward. If you don’t know what your body needs, you harm your body.
You may be the most spiritual and valuable person on earth. However, your body
will fight if you don’t drink water.
The unprofitability and danger of unreliable knowledge
Note that it is not every
piece of knowledge that is profitable. Some books and videos contain wrong
information. This is one reason you must search for the correct information. Today,
people promote false information online and offline out of ignorance and wickedness.
Write and post informative
and trusted information online. You will see few people promoting that
information. It looks like people love false information more than educative
information. Today, people browse the internet because of fun.
Some people watch long-hour
movies and do unnecessary things online, not knowing they are losing. Get me
right. I am not discouraging you from having fun. However, there is time for
everything.
Spending much time on
your electronic device limits you. Watching videos and reading books that will
not educate you wastes time, energy, and resources.
Before I watch a movie or
read a book, I analyze it. I ask myself. Will this video or book educate me?
Will this content upgrade me? Is the video profitable or unprofitable? Time is
a resource. Learn to use your time to read books because books have
benefits.
Key points of this article (SUMMARY)
I explained at the
beginning of the article that the mind controls almost every decision we make. I
also explained that not every piece of knowledge is profitable. I further explained
the power of the mind and the danger of ignorance.
From there, I wrote about the unlimited power
of reading and illiteracy, the unspoken power of ignorance, the power of formal
and informal education, and the unstoppable power of education and
advertisement.
I also explained the
invisible powers of libraries, the unseen dangers of ignorance, the versatility
of the human mind, and the dangers of unreliable knowledge. Moving forward, I will
explain a few ways to check the authenticity of true knowledge, the life of
reading books, and types of knowledge. You must search for trusted information
because some information is incomplete and false. These are a few ways to
determine accurate information.
Few Ways to Check the Authenticity of True Knowledge
1. Does the information
agree with God's Word (the
Holy Bible)? If you answered yes, the information is trustworthy. If
you answered no, it’s questionable and subject to criticism and scrutiny.
2. Have people tried and used
the information, or have people used that information to produce excellent results?
If you answered yes, it’s likely to be trusted information.
3. Is there a piece of
scientific evidence or proven research work on the information? If there is
scientific evidence and proven research work on the information you are using,
it’s likely to be trustworthy. (NOTE: The Holy Bible is not subject to
scientific evidence).
The life of reading books
You can have the most
extensive library at home, workplace, and school. However, if you don’t read books,
you are on the same level as a man who does not love reading. Buying and
downloading books is good.
However, you must read the
books if you want to be resourceful. I know reading demands discipline and
time. Keep reading. You will become a good leader and wise person when you become
a dedicated reader.
After reading the book,
don’t keep the knowledge to yourself. Practice the information acquired in the
book or teach people what you have learned. The more you teach others, the
better you become.
When you practice what
you have learned, it gives you power. Reading books and applying the principles
within gives you an invisible power. However, don’t waste your time buying books
you will not read.
Do not waste your time
reading a book if you will not practice the information or teach people. Although
reading a book gives a certain level of power, you must climb to the next
ladder. Put the information into practice!
Like a child who knows that eating healthy food and drinking good water will expand his life, that child will die of hunger and thirst if he fails to eat and drink because he failed to apply knowledge. We have seven types of knowledge. However, I will share with you the top two.
Types of Knowledge
1. Spiritual knowledge
The world has a spiritual
substance (Meditate on Hebrews 11:1-3 and Genesis 1 in the Holy Bible). God
created the world with the Word (meditate on John 1:14, Colossians 1:16). Out
of God's spoken Word came tangible things (trees and animals).
The Word of God is
spiritual. When God spoke, the spiritual things inside the Word created the
visible things. Therefore, acquiring earthly knowledge without spiritual
knowledge makes you incomplete.
Spiritual
knowledge deals with the systems
of the invisible world. I have had several encounters in the spiritual
realm by God's grace. Spiritual knowledge comes with your experience with spiritual
forces and the supernatural world.
The foundation of
Spiritual knowledge rest in the Word of God (the Holy Bible). From my
experience, the spiritual realm is real. The real you is your spirit. You are a
spirit with a soul, and this soul lives in a body. (Freely download and read my
book on my blog, How to Walk and Live in the Spirit, for more profound revelation).
Spiritual knowledge deals
with information about your spirit and soul. When you acquire spiritual
knowledge, you dominate the affairs of the Spirit world and Earth realm. One
thing about the spiritual world is that it reveals the things about to happen on
the earth.
Before anything happens
on this earth, it appears in the spiritual realm. I recommend you download and
read my book on my blog, Understanding the Language of the Spiritual World, for more profound revelations.
Spiritual knowledge deals
more with the affairs of the holy angels, heaven, how God operates, how the
devil and demons operate, and deep mysticism. One thing about spiritual
knowledge is that it takes a strong spirit to absorb them.
Spiritual knowledge has benefits
and dangers. Receiving spiritual knowledge from evil spirits is dangerous
because it is incomplete. Some information in the spiritual world is given to
special people. You will get access to unique spiritual knowledge if you meet
the requirement. If you desire spiritual knowledge, I encourage you to read my books, especially this series,
for more profound revelations.
2. Second spiritual knowledge books
3.
Third spiritual knowledge books
4.
Fourth spiritual knowledge books and
5.
Fifth spiritual knowledge books.
As stated, my books are
full of spiritual knowledge. Some, too, are resourceful. If you are hungry for
spiritual knowledge, then you connect with the books and articles on this blog.
Most of the information shared in my books and articles is experiential,
spiritual, and biblical; therefore, they are trustworthy.
If you want to be
successful in this life, do not neglect spiritual knowledge because it is the
foundation of success. Any successful person has some level of spiritual
knowledge. However, be careful of books that reveal spiritual knowledge. Some
can put you into bondage, while some can elevate your spirit, soul and body.
Apply wisdom!
2. Resourceful knowledge
This is one of the
commonest knowledge available. Resourceful knowledge talks about the systems
of the world. For example, how cars, airplanes, businesses, and
profitable ventures are made and managed are sources of resourceful knowledge.
If you are going to be
successful on earth, you need resourceful knowledge. You must know how to
connect with people. You must know how to start and build a business. Study
books in schools and libraries.
Resourceful knowledge is the
wisdom of successful men. Some people share their knowledge and experience in
books and blogs. Acquiring these books and reading them online and offline will help you in
your endeavors in life.
If you acquire
resourceful knowledge and ignore spiritual knowledge, you become limited. On
the other hand, acquiring spiritual knowledge and ignoring resourceful
knowledge will put you in danger.
Like the legs, you need
the right and the left legs. In the same way, you need the right and left arms.
Ignoring the left leg or left arm limits you. You need spiritual and
resourceful knowledge to become complete in life.
In the next article, I
will dissect the power and benefits of knowledge, the mysteries of knowledge,
the danger of ignorance and why we must pursue and love knowledge with our
hearts. Do well to share the link to this article so others can grow in wisdom.
To be continued…
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