Devoción Matutina para Jóvenes I 17 Julio 2026

Socrates, the Thirsty One The heart of the discerning acquires wisdom, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge (Proverbs 18:15). Socrates was born in 470 BC on the plains of Mount Lycabettus, near Athens, the capital of Greece. From a young age, he always sought to understand the reasons behind things, but he never imagined that he would become one of the greatest, if not the greatest, philosophers of all time. He followed a path similar to that of his mother, who was a midwife; his vocation became giving birth to ideas. Socrates was curious and wanted to discover how the world worked. His favorite pastime was spending time in the agora, the city's central square, uncovering the secrets of life. Socrates was a true master of philosophy. Among his students were Plato and Critias (Plato's uncle). For us, Socrates was a great philosopher, but for most people of his time, he was a great troublemaker! Yes, because of the hundreds of questions he asked. People were irritated because he was "wasting" their time answering them. On unfounded accusations, Socrates was condemned to death. He was taken to court and kept in prison until the day of his execution. Many of his students tried to help him escape somehow. However, Socrates went so far as to say, "If I were to flee, it would bring shame upon myself and my family. I cannot respond to evil with evil." Finally, the fateful day arrived when Socrates would be poisoned. He drank some hemlock and began to pace back and forth. When he saw that he could no longer walk, he spoke his last words. Then, he lay down with a clear conscience, knowing he had done his best, and died. The story of Socrates teaches us that we should thirst for knowledge, especially about the things of God. And not only that; We must share what we know with others, especially the gospel. Are you curious to learn more about the mysteries of the universe and the One who created it? Instead of living superficially, dig deeper, go further! God promises: “Call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” (Jeremiah 33:3).