Contempt Prior to Investigation

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which can not fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - HERBERT SPENCER

Spencer was a very widely known English philosopher, scientist, theologian during the 1800's. He was also among the creators of the field of sociology. He was among the greatest minds of Victorian England.

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This quote appeared in the First Edition of the Book of Alcoholics Anonymous which is the foundation of all the 12 step programs. After tens of thousand of thousands of hours studying scriptures with computer software,reading many different books on religion, GOD, Spirituality and related subjects I have yet to find a formula or belief system more complete or more powerful than the 12 Steps. Even though these steps were written by what the world saw as social outcasts and failures it is my wholehearted belief that GOD (and there is one) guided their hearts, minds and pens to fashion the most powerful spiritual principles into a simple formula.

Herbert Spencer's quote about "Contempt prior to Investigation" can be applied to many things. In the spiritual or religious area it can mean that without having an open mind to spiritual principles there can be NO REVELATION. If you think that you know the Truth of GOD then GOD can't reveal it to you.

The Book of Job is the oldest book of the Bible. It was written at least 1000 years before Genesis and every question, statement and response in the Book of Job has a deep and profound message. While many see this book as ancient literature or historical account I see it as a latter day prophecy.

As great a man that Job was or is, one of the few criticisms he received was that he said "my doctrine is pure". If you think you know the whole truth because you read it in a book then your faith is in men and books; not in the Divine Source of true life changing and life giving revelation that comes from GOD.

NOTE about Job: (it says in the Bible that Job was the greatest man in all the East: east= eternity. This was echoed numerous times throughout the Chapters by his three friends "Job were you the first man ever born?, by the fourth young man who came to to speak to Job (Elihu= meaning He is my God) said I am young and Job you are very old (probably ancient, as in Ancient of Days). When the LORD came to speak with Job in the last few Chapters He asked Job; were you with me at the foundation of the world?

Life holds many mysteries that GOD will reveal if we are willing to investigate and be open to revelation. If our views and beliefs are rigid and inflexible then GOD can't show us how great He is...

Be open to revelation... GOD is opening up revelations that have been hidden for thousands of years. Good things are coming!

AUTHOR: God Spiritual