Posts Tagged ‘wisdom’
Wise Innocence
I am embarrassed to admit that I have, on more than one occasion, chased birds. I have never caught a single bird, no matter how I tried. They always saw me coming. Big ones and little ones, they always outsmart me. On the other hand, I have caught snakes in the wild. The Lord said…
Read MoreWisdom is Power
There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. We gain knowledge by learning either from books or from others. Wisdom cannot be taught. Wisdom is gained by experience. Wisdom requires time and discernment. Knowledge can lead to wisdom. Without wisdom, knowledge is just an empty book. My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your…
Read MoreAre You Wise?
In today’s world education is central to everyone’s identity. As a society we spend billions of dollars annually on education, whether it be for preschoolers or graduate students. Around every corner is the enticement to more and more education, as if we can somehow become wise ‘just’ by sitting in a classroom. To become wise,…
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