The soundtrack:
- The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
- Common sense; good judgment: "It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things" (Henry David Thoreau).
- The sum of learning through the ages; knowledge: "In those homely sayings was couched the collective wisdom of generations" (Maya Angelou).
- Wise teachings of the ancient sages.
- A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
- Wisdom Bible Wisdom of Solomon.
Wisdom is more than just the collection of facts and figures that we know, it is the knowledge to know how to make use of what we know. Information is everywhere today, so is learning and knowledge, yet wisdom is sorely lacking.
The more intelligent we become the more inclined we are to rely on ourselves for guidance and wisdom. Scripture tells us differently:
Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Wisdom is a spiritual gift of God. It is precious!
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Unfortunately wisdom cannot be taught - but extra-fortunately we can receive it:
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
In everything we do we need wisdom, common sense won't do. Intelligence won't do. Knowledge alone won't do. Our decisions must be founded in wisdom or they are founded in folly. When I was younger there was a popular saying: "Educated fools", it was used to describe people who had a lot of educational training, but lacked common sense. Through the years I've come to find that there are a lot of "Educated fools" and it has nothing to do with educational training or common sense - it has to do with faith in God.
We search for riches and health, success and prosperity - but we neglect the source of all these things.... Jesus the Christ.
Do I think it's crazy? (notice I say it, not you)
Yeah, I think it's crazy!
The more intelligent we become the more inclined we are to rely on ourselves for guidance and wisdom. Scripture tells us differently:
Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Wisdom is a spiritual gift of God. It is precious!
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Unfortunately wisdom cannot be taught - but extra-fortunately we can receive it:
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
In everything we do we need wisdom, common sense won't do. Intelligence won't do. Knowledge alone won't do. Our decisions must be founded in wisdom or they are founded in folly. When I was younger there was a popular saying: "Educated fools", it was used to describe people who had a lot of educational training, but lacked common sense. Through the years I've come to find that there are a lot of "Educated fools" and it has nothing to do with educational training or common sense - it has to do with faith in God.
We search for riches and health, success and prosperity - but we neglect the source of all these things.... Jesus the Christ.
Do I think it's crazy? (notice I say it, not you)
Yeah, I think it's crazy!
We'll talk....
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