PRO 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
ECC 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
1 Cor.1:19: "For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."
2006-10-25 00:05:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Which of these passages is the correct one? Which two are wrong?
2006-10-25 00:05:53 · update #1
"ignorance is bliss. " no need to reason out why.
2006-10-25 00:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends how the world is, if the world is as bad I think it is wisdom will bring sorrow for the human condition. If the world was to be better than what it is now wisdom would allow for the greatest of deeds. Ignorance is bliss alright, but keep in mind it is an actual sin if you researched that sort of thing... not many ignorant people bother to do that. With wisdom comes understanding, with understanding come an inability to deny hard truths of the world. It becomes increasingly hard to let yourself be lied or led to by the leaders of the world, whether they understand there own lies or not. When you understand how many people suffer in all aspects of life, it becomes difficult to be happy for yourself unless willingly welcomeing ignorance with your wisdom, a dangerous combination. Is it good to be wise, the answer is yes and no, depends how you want to live.
2006-10-25 07:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom is a mixed blessing. They say "ignorance is bliss." The reverse is true, wisdom is sorrow. However, that does not make wisdom a bad thing. When you are aware of the wrongs in the world, that is where the sorrow comes from, but having that wisdom means your next step is to make a change. So it is a good thing, but saddening, just the same.
2006-10-25 07:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by kristalshyt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deciding which of the passages is right or wrong depends on the viewpoint of the person making the decision.
Personally I think none of the passages are right or wrong.
It suits me to agree with the second passage though as it reflects my own personality.
As my knowledge increases so does my sorrow, for the more I know , I just realize that in fact I know NOTHING.
2006-10-25 08:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ylia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of them are correct. We should have the wisdom of God over the wisdom of men. Wisdom shows the futility of man's efforts to save himself and to work his way out of this world. All is vanity, all is empty, all is pointless with regards to the work of the earth. God will destroy those who are wise in their own conceit, who think that their wisdom supersedes his wisdom. Those who think that they have a better way then Jesus Christ will find out at the Great White Throne Judgment just how good their wisdom is.
2006-10-25 07:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's sposed to be a metaphor, not literally a fact that God will punish the wise. Maybe he means like a wise ar$e.
2006-10-25 07:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thou shalt not make thine words as silly as thine words were written.
2006-10-25 07:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by EasterBunny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be wise is accept that Jesus is Lord
2006-10-25 07:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by jp 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-10-25 07:09:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ofcourse..
just use it in good way..
don't use your being 'wise' to take advantage to other people.
2006-10-25 07:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ fijiE_pUnk ♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋