Wisdom is described today in the Book of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures, and in the Gospel of Matthew we are encouraged to be wise. But wisdom is a very difficult gift to embrace.
It goes without saying that we are to be the best that we can be. Education is very important: a basic understanding and knowledge of the reality of life and then a deeper, more specific grasp of the avenue of life that we are moving toward or adept in is necessary. But knowing things does not make us wise. Possessing numerous degrees does not give us wisdom.
As people of Faith, we are reminded that true wisdom lies in our knowing the mind and heart of God. His Spirit is described as Wisdom, and she has built herself a house and hastens to make herself known. The wise person is the one who understands this reality and embraces the graced relationship that brings to life God's love in our lives and empowers us with the very life breath of God's Spirit. To know him is to love him, and to love him is to serve him. Be wise enough to embrace the Wisdom of God and shout for joy.
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