Proverbs in the One Year Bible Blog readings for today is again on wisdom.
Proverbs 3 NIV
13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Nice confirmation of the title theme of this blog. But, I wonder again if I am making any progress in this adventure. What actually is the target? Today Wikipedia defines wisdom as:
Wisdom is the ability to make correct judgments and decisions. It is an intangible quality gained through experience. Whether or not something is wise is determined in a pragmatic sense by its popularity, how long it has been around, and its ability to predict against future events. Wisdom is also accepted from cultural, philosophical and religious sources.
And further down:
A standard philosophical definition says that wisdom consists of making the best use of available knowledge.
Wisdom may be given as a gift of God.
OK, so I am just verifying for myself that this is not necessarily a wild goose chase from Knowledge to Wisdom. Elements of wisdom are knowledge, experience, practical reality and a gift from God. So, we may still get there. Hallelujah!
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