2007-06-05 04:40:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Intelligence is knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to use that knowledge.
2007-06-05 04:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by JORDAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are vastly different. Intelligence is similar to a mechanical capacity; the innate potential of the brain. Wisdom is the ability to see life patterns and connections between concepts, to operate with self control, respect and compassion.
Some of the most intelligent people I know have an extreme lack of wisdom.
2007-06-05 11:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes , they are very different, intelligence comes from being educated at some university and wisdom comes only from God . Godly wisdom doesn't require you to have no degree , all you have to do to ask God to give it to you and when you study your Word every day, you will get more and more of it.
2007-06-05 11:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is what One has learned.
Wisdom is knowing how to use that intelligence.
2007-06-05 11:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is learned through books and education. Wisdom comes from life experiences and lessons learned from mistakes and situations.
2007-06-05 11:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Intelligence is just the ability to process information. Wisdom is knowing what to do with it once you have it. Look at the chess idol Fischer - brilliant mind but has done some really stupid things with his life. Or my husband, who can fix anything from a toaster to a nuclear reactor(literally!) but who can't program the VCR! LOL
2007-06-05 11:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence discerns the knowledge of the truth, this realization is known as wisdom.
2007-06-05 11:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Julian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is knowledge about choices you can make..
Wisdom is knowing right from wrong (good judgement).
2007-06-05 11:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by Cyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are very different.
Intelligence is knowing that 60 seconds make one minute. Wisdom is knowing that 60 seconds in the dental chair is immensely longer than 60 seconds more play time with your kids.
2007-06-05 11:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lao Tzu once said that intelligence was understanding other people, while wisdom was understanding yourself...
2007-06-05 11:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋