{"id":746,"date":"2015-12-09T00:44:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T00:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wisdominallthings.com\/?page_id=746"},"modified":"2023-05-07T16:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T21:14:10","slug":"define-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisdominallthings.com\/staging\/3400\/explore-wisdom\/define-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Define Wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How would you<\/em> define wisdom?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When looking at any recent news story, it’s hard not to agree that as a society, we seem to be lacking an answer to the question of what it means to be wise.\u00a0 Or, at least a consensus on what it means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How would you<\/em><\/strong> define wisdom? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you say someone is wise, what do you mean by it? What does it look like?\u00a0 What do they possess, how do they speak, or what do they do that would give you a reason to call them wise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked to provide a definition of wisdom, Google gives us: \u201cthe quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.\u201d Does that capture it? Yes? No? Kind of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given that we cannot overestimate the value of\u2013true\u2013wisdom, it is incumbent upon us to wrestle with the question until we are clear on the answer. We shouldn’t have to qualify wisdom with an adjective, but therein lies what could be the very reason we are struggling with the description. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give you a bit of a running start, here are a handful of descriptions that you can ‘take to the mat’ in your discovery of what it means to be wise: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the ability to make wise choices in life, based on God’s perspective and priorities.” – Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the application of God’s truth to everyday life, resulting in a life that glorifies God and blesses others.” – Dr. David Dockery, President of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the practical outworking of a relationship with God, where one seeks to live in a way that is pleasing to Him.” – Dr. Bryan Chapell, Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church and former President of Covenant Theological Seminary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the ability to discern what is right and true in light of God’s Word and His character, and to apply that understanding to daily life.” – Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the skillful and God-honoring application of knowledge and understanding in every area of life, resulting in a life that brings glory to God and benefits others.” – Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the ability to apply God’s revealed truth to everyday situations, resulting in a life that is marked by godly character and fruitful service to others.” – Dr. Kenneth Berding, Professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Biblical wisdom is the skill of living life in light of God’s revealed will, recognizing that true wisdom begins with a reverent fear of the Lord.” – Dr. Vern Poythress, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes?\u00a0 No?\u00a0 Kind of?\u00a0 Add your corrections or contributions below in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you’ve offered your thoughts, explore what it looks like to live a life of wisdom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore wisdom further<\/strong>:
\n   Words of Wisdom<\/a>
\n   Scriptures on Wisdom<\/a>
\n   New Testament Scriptures on Wisdom<\/a>
\n   Proverbs Scriptures on Wisdom<\/a>
\n   New Testament Scriptures on Wisdom<\/a>
\n   The Right Life Manifesto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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