Quotes about Wisdom

What does reason demand of a man A very easy thing: to live in accord with his nature.

I've grown to admire the humor of a God who uses foolish things to shame the wisdom of this world, and weaklings to remind the strong that they may not be as mighty as they think they are.

What do we do when the foolishness of the cross actually makes more sense than the wisdom of the sword?

Ammon Hennacy, a Catholic Worker, said, "Love without courage and wisdom is sentimentality, as with the ordinary church member. Courage without love and wisdom is foolhardiness, as with the ordinary soldier. Wisdom without love and courage is cowardice, as with the ordinary intellectual.

Lord, use us to heal the broken systems. Equip us with wisdom and foresight. May our lives interrupt injustice with your grace. Amen.

It's not the parts of the Bible I don't understand that scare me, but the parts I do understand.

our hearts in your mercy, Lord : and establish your mercy in our hearts. Micah 3:1 — 8 Matthew 10:16 — 42

Most good things have been said far too many times and just need to be lived. Ironically

Lord, thank you for using the foolish to confound the wise and the weak one: to shame the strong. Help us live with the shrewdness of serpents and the innocence of doves. Keep our feet from fatigue, our spirits from despair, and our hands from failing to rise in praise to you. Amen.

Most good things have been said far too many times and just need to be lived.

Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. (Psalm 86:11 ESV)

I delight in men over seventy. They always offer one the devotion of a lifetime.