2006-06-12 05:51:39 · 20 answers · asked by Pashur 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 1:5
2006-06-12 05:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Deborah 3 · 6⤊ 5⤋
Wisdom is a human virtue that exalts life in the highest form. Wisdom is nature and is not proud or boastful nor it is a deterrent to the success of others. Wisdom is limitless that the human mind can never contain. Wisdom is your friend and mine and it has saved a lot of lives who befriended it.
Wisdom is God's gift to men, the very reason why wisdom must start with humility, humility that will teach one to spurn pretentions thereby enabling him to perceive reality clearly. Having a clear grasp on reality makes him to constantly adhere to what is true consequently opening his heart to be consistently fair and just, empowering him to render good judgment that would serve as guidance in achieving prudently sound decisions and therefore making him truly deserving to be called a WISEMAN.
2006-06-12 09:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by *** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question leads to wisdom. When you want more to listen but not to talk, you are on your way to wisdom. To attain wisdom, ask God to give it to you and freely you will receive(James 1:5) One great condition imposed on us is that we must not only be a hearer of the Word but be a doer. We can differentiate a sincere christian not by their knowledge of the bible but definitively by their lifestyle.
2006-06-12 07:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by alpha & omega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any learning environment would be the best place with optimal conditions for attaining wisdom.
2006-06-12 05:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by mrsdokter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love leads you to wisdom. If you treat all others with Love, if you speak and act out of love, if you think loving thoughts and so on, then you will naturally attain wisdom.
2006-06-12 18:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by Amma's Child 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper Alignment.
Many of us believe that we already know it all. Therefore, we must except the fact that we don't and be willing and open-minded enough to be able to "learn."
True wisdom comes from God so we need to be living for him according to his ways. We need to be studying the Bible and living accordingly to the best of our abilities.
Finally, we have to ask him for wisdom. It can be wisdom for a specific thing or it can be generalized wisdom. We must continuously pray and seek out God's wisdom for it is the only true wisdom.
2006-06-12 05:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by Fire-Dawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imho, wisdom is _applied_ knowledge, or knowledge in action.
I just learn of different ways to be a better person, to be honest, to live a good life, etc; and then apply that knowledge to my life. Then I gain much wisdom by learning from those experiences.
2006-06-12 06:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“Acquire Wisdom”—How?
Must we have great intelligence or be highly educated in order to receive godly wisdom? No. Jehovah is willing to share his wisdom with us regardless of our background and education. (1Â Corinthians 1:26-29) But we must take the initiative, for the Bible urges us to “acquire wisdom.” (Proverbs 4:7) How can we do so?
5 First, we need to fear God. “The fear of Jehovah is the start of wisdom [“the first step to wisdom,” The New English Bible],” says Proverbs 9:10. Fear of God is the foundation of true wisdom. Why? Recall that wisdom involves the ability to use knowledge successfully. To fear God is, not to cower before him in terror, but to bow before him in awe, respect, and trust. Such fear is wholesome and powerfully motivating. It moves us to bring our life into harmony with our knowledge of God’s will and ways. There is no wiser course that we could take, for Jehovah’s standards always promote the highest good for those who follow them.
6 Second, we must be humble and modest. Godly wisdom cannot exist without humility and modesty. (Proverbs 11:2) Why is that? If we are humble and modest, we are willing to admit that we do not have all the answers, that our opinions are not always right, and that we need to know Jehovah’s mind on matters. Jehovah “opposes the haughty ones,” but he is pleased to grant wisdom to those who are humble at heart.—James 4:6.
7 A third essential is the study of God’s written Word. Jehovah’s wisdom is revealed in his Word. To acquire that wisdom, we must put forth the effort to dig for it. (Proverbs 2:1-5) A fourth requirement is prayer. If we sincerely ask God for wisdom, he will be generous in giving it. (James 1:5) Our prayers for the help of his spirit will not go unanswered. And his spirit can enable us to find the treasures in his Word that can help us to solve problems, ward off danger, and make wise decisions.—Luke 11:13.
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2006-06-12 06:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
humble oneself and turn to God,for that is true wisdom...
Ps.111:10 fear of Jehovah is/Da.2:21 he giving wisdom to the wise ones/1 Co.2:5 faith not in men's wisdom but God's
2006-06-13 05:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by pocomaxsandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conditions--well,there arent any conditions as such except for expereincing the worst things of life and being wise.Observing others life closely,and ofcourse learning History!
2006-06-12 06:00:43 · answer #10 · answered by aquarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience, long suffering (a deeper patience), going within as often as possible; persistence, (a deeper form of faith); the recognition that wisdom has always been yours. There is more, but that remains with you...peace.
2006-06-12 10:36:52 · answer #11 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋