Intellectual callous.
callous |ˈkaləs|
noun / a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, esp. in an area that has been subjected to friction.
adj. / showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
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I wonder sometimes, if intellect can have an effect of that a callous can have on the skin. For those who play the guitar (or have attempted to, in my case), will be able to easily relate to this analogy. Knowledge may equip us to look professional and substantial on the outside, but it can also keep us from recognizing the reality of the problems at stakes (or lead us to opt for the easier way out in talking the talk without walking the walk). Any kind of show of emotion can easily label one as ‘weak’ or incapable of controlling one’s feelings. Yes, there is an extent to where we should be able to control our emotions in certain circumstances.. but weren’t we made to show Compassion, Love and Grace just as the Father showed us in the beginning? This is certainly someone I do not want to become- a person who becomes so caught up with textual knowledge and theories that I neglect the real issues of poverty, sex-trafficking and child-abuse today. I want to be able to bridge and interconnect the aspect of theory and reality together to create the most optimal response to these issues at stake. I sincerely hope and pray that knowledge becomes a driving force rather than a toxic in reaching out to those who are most vulnerable and neglected in our global society. Knowledge is a gift from God if used appropriately for His kingdom. Lord, unveil our eyes so that we may see.