Wisdom. What is it? How is it different from knowledge?
My definition is this: Wisdom is knowing what to do with knowledge.
You can know a whole lot of information, but if you can't make good decisions with all that you know, what good does it do you?
The book of Proverbs in the Bible is all about gaining Wisdom. This quote from the beginning of Proverbs shows it's purpose:
for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;
Doesn't it sound good to be wise? It will make your whole life better; you will be able to make good decisions when they come along. You will understand why things happen, how things work, and the purpose for things you experience.
Together I want to discuss the book of Proverbs. If you want to be wise, open your Bible to Proverbs 1:1-7, or visit this link: Proverbs 1:1-7.
- Who do you know that you would call "wise?"
- Why do you think they are wise?
- Do you think that you are wise?
- Where does wisdom come from?
Feel free to ask other questions that you have about this passage. We will go on to the next passage tomorrow.
From Jordan:
ReplyDelete1. I think my dads friend richard is a example of wise.2. I think he is wise because he reads the bible even though he has read it so many times, he still wants 2 read 2 learn more info and that is good because he is reading something that God had inspired people to write. I dont think im as wise but im getting there. I think wisdom comes from God but it depends on us if we use it or not.