Have you ever thought about the difference between Wisdom and Intelligence? IS there a difference? Why should we seek either?
Think about this for a minute:
- When Solomon became the king over Israel, God offered him any gift he wanted.
- Solomon could have asked God to make him the richest ruler ever...but he didn't.
- Solomon could have asked to be the most powerful ruler on Earth...but he didn't.
- Solomon could have asked for the biggest kingdom on Earth...but he didn't.
- Solomon could have asked for the people of Israel to worship him...but he didn't.
- Solomon could have asked God to make him the smartest person ever...but he didn't.
Solomon wanted what God had....Wisdom! God granted Solomon the gift of wisdom, and expanded his kingdom, increased his wealth and influence and made him one of the most powerful rulers of Israel.
Intelligence tells us how to use people. Wisdom tells us how to treat people. Intelligence knows how to start a fire. Wisdom knows how to contain the fire for the benefit of others.
Given the choice, pursue Wisdom!
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