“We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But the man who loves God is known by God.”
(1 Corinthians 8:1–3 NIV)
If Intelligence Quotient (IQ) were a true measure of mental acuity and capacity, high IQ would speak of the potential for competence.
If Emotional Quotient (EQ) were a true measure of good soul management and relational skill, high EQ would speak of the potential for intuitiveness.
If Spiritual Quotient (SQ) were a true measure of transcendent vision and inner ambition beyond survival and current success, high SQ would speak of the potential for a zealous, goal-directed humility.
So the most mature ministries are competent, intuitive and humbly zealous. Some can be highly competent but have no genuine awareness or love interest in the welfare of others. Some can be intuitive but invulnerable. Few are intelligent, interested and vulnerable.
Books, study and life experience activates IQ. Working with people tests and stretches the EQ. but only worship, meditation and secret devotion can enliven the SQ. Yet, it is SQ - the most neglected of the Q's - that emblazens both IQ and SQ.
I can love books without loving people. I can love people without a devotion to God. But I cannot find higher devotion without becoming better with people and more hungry to learn.
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