As to book learning and what really is important, the following verse and comments sum it up nicely.

Many read books, and some enjoy wise proverbs. But while some merely read about the essentials of life, others put what they learn into practice through self-adjustment. The avid reader of many books wearies himself out, and dismisses any thought of self-adjustment, missing the very purpose of learning:  The creation of one's spirit, not the capacity to memorize facts.

After reading this chapter, you may wonder what life would be like without institutionalized education     whether we would still be groping in the dark ages of ignorance, with too little food or shelter or security, and perhaps even anarchy. In some countries people say a form of anarchy already exists, through the corruption of their political leaders; causing oppression, deprivation, and the constant threat of genocide     and all through institutionalized education without God. Comparatively few agree that plenty for all, with lasting peace and happiness, can exist among mankind when Godly principles are administered within families and communities.

Needless to say, investigating L.E.A. officers Portch and Finney were not heard from again, nor anything more of their feigned concern for my son Peter. Nor did their threat of court action bear fruit. Very strange, wouldn't you agree?

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