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<\/a>T<\/span><\/span>oday, with so much reading, people end up like tape recorders, filling up their cassettes with superfluous matters. According to Abba Isaac, however, wisdom not based on righteous activity is a deposit of disgrace. You see, many who are interested in sports read sports magazines and newspapers while they are sitting. They may be like the fatted calf, but they still marvel at athletes \u2026 they gain nothing \u2026 the same thing is done by people who read spiritual books. They may spend the whole night reading spiritual books with great intensity and be content. They take a spiritual book, sit comfortably, and begin reading. \u201cOh, I profited from that,\u201d they say. It would be better to say, \u201cI enjoyed myself, I spent my time pleasantly.\u201d But this is not profit. We profit when we understand what we read, when we censure ourselves and discipline ourselves by applying it: \u201cWhat does this mean? Where do I stand in relation to this spiritual truth? What must I do now?\u201d<\/p>\n