Fat Monk


12 Apr 2025

Of knowledge (4)

"If I knew then what I know now, I would have done things differently." Or so people say.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Knowledge drives decision making, but emotional state influences it - consciously or unconsciously. Fear, envy, and pride are always at work. Even with the knowledge that I ought to do X, I might do Y anyway due to my emotion.

Emotion helps me enjoy my relationship with God and with others. And it can also lead to decisions that negatively affect the relationship.

Dear Lord,
I submit my everything and all of my being to you
Take control of my knowledge and emotion
So I be like Jesus more and more

~

See: Fear, envy, and pride