“Much study wearies the body” is the practical comment of the writer of Ecclesiastes (12:12), and since there is really no end to study we need to beware of getting its importance out of perspective. Our study is not an end in itself: Its purpose is the proper feeding of Christ’s flock. One of the advantages of our calling is that we are both shepherds and teachers, so that our time is not to be given completely to study. Too much study is bad for us; it needs to be linked with other activities.
