‘Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth…’ Jms 1:18

 The power of Doctrine over Doxology. Doctrine is the foundational truth of God’s Word; Doxology is the singing/exultation of praise to God.  While the (N.T.) makes references to songs, hymns, and praise it’s not the emphasis given. Jesus sang with His disciples (Mk 14) no doubt, but He taught them first. The disciples had set at Jesus feet, heard His doctrine, and seen His miracles; and now Jesus determines to make use of them. They had received, that they might give, had learned, that they might teach.  

 Exultation in God is first in the order of importance, but it doesn’t come first in our life. In life, doctrinal education precedes desired exultation. Learning truth precedes loving truth. Right reflection on God precedes right affection for God. Seeing the glory of Christ precedes savoring the glory of Christ. Doctrinal theology is the foundation of great doxology, that’s the order of life as His disciple.

 You learn to love - deeper the knowledge of a thing, greater a love for it… HSAY