Posted by
jason hudson on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:13:32 AM
Define Wisdom.....
The quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight
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).
All the above are true.Wisdom, too is the "ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding.
The ability to discern right from wrong....good vs evil is a good charicteristic of wisdom.
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; who substitute bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and clever in their own sight! ( Isaiah 5:20-21)
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, Guarding the paths of justice, and He preserves the way of His godly ones. Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity and every good course. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; Discretion will guard you, understanding will watch over you, To deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perverse things; From those who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; ( Proverbs 2:6-13)
Wisdom, too comes from experience , my Grandfathers were wise men....All Granfathers have wise sayings like" Those that do not hear....Feel" "Not to decide IS to decide not to" "Is it a fork, or is it a bump in the road....What is my choice??"
Following the ways of Wisdom helps bring us in harmony with God because these ways are in accordance with His will, and also brings us in harmony with other persons because respect for others is the very essence of the Commandments. Acting with Wisdom brings us in harmony with ourselves, giving us a sense of self-worth and inner peace. This inner peace is achieved because we are acting in accordance with our consciences and avoiding the shame and guilt of following our baser instincts. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.- Proverbs 3:18
The way a person conducts himself can be attributed to wisdom. Remaining silent on a "ship of fools", for instance is wise. Silence is Golden at times.This can be at a work place, a gathering, whatever the case may be.
Is there such a thing as wise blasphemy?? Look at the words you hear on a daily basis, and discern which ones are wise. How many would that be? Wisdom is about being taught, listening and learning from it, wether it be from success or failure. Who practices this these days?
" Is simplicity best...or simply the easiest? The narrowest path is always the holiest".Proverbs 4:18-19 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
Through wisdom we can rise above the pettiness and disappointments of everyday life. Through wisdom and faith we can find our place in the universe and our reason for being. Wisdom puts meaning into our lives and frees us from the emptiness of a life spent searching for wealth, power or status.Each person who tries to follow wisdom's path makes the world a little bit better and finds his or her personal fulfillment along the way.
At one time, having wisdom meant you were revered, respected and admired, for what and who you were and what you stood for. In todays times, I doubt many people could give a definition of wisdom. People have a tendency to lash out and make fun or ridicule thinngs they cant comprehend or understand fully. It draws attention away from their shortcomings, and focuses on how stupid or rediculous..etc, sombody else is."Right is Right, even if nobody is doing it and wrong is wrong, even if everybody is doing it."
Have the best day.....everyday!!
Jason