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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday; August 28, 2008

          If there is a more noble quest in this life than pursuing wisdom, I’m not sure I know what it is.  There are several great things we can do; but, one that has the most powerful impact on ourselves and others is developing insight.

          While few people will debate this issue, the quest for wisdom is often something that stumps us.  We know we want it; but, where do we get it?

          The wise king, Solomon, pondered wisdom, and came up with a gameplan when he noted, “Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.” (Proverbs 19:20)  According to the sage, the key to attaining wisdom is by heeding the advice of the wise people around us and being open to being disciplined when we need it.  Most of us like the former – it’s fun to sit at the feet of the enlightened and gain from them – but, we aren’t much on accepting discipline.  Maybe the reason is that we view discipline as punishment rather than the beginning of wisdom.

          Do we want to be wise?  Are we willing to pay the price?

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

 

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