Quotes about Wisdom

Christians learn to submit to trials because Jesus told us that we must carry the cross with him. Buddhists do it because the Buddha very directly said that life is suffering, but the real goal is to choose skillful and necessary suffering over what is usually just resented and projected suffering. In that the Buddha was a spiritual genius, and we Christians could learn a lot from him and his mature followers.

First of all, you can only see and understand the earlier stages from the wider perspective of the later stages. This is why mature societies were meant to be led by elders, seniors, saints, and "the initiated." They alone are in a position to be true leaders in a society, or certainly in any spiritual organization. Without them, "the blind lead the blind

Anne Wilson Schaef

A sharp reproof sometimes is a precious pearl, and a sweet balm. The wounds of secure sinners will not be healed with sweet words.

That is Pride," explained Wisdom. "It is the hardest enemy to see after you have been in the glory. Those who refuse to put on this cloak will suffer much at the hands of that most devious enemy.

Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.

While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.

Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom, and power.Life just has to go on!

Your wisest moments will be those when you say yes to God.

To discover you purpose in life you must turn to God's Word, not the world's wisdom. You must build your life on eternal truths, not pop psychology, success-motivation, or inspirational stories.

We're always just one decision away from disaster. When you lack wisdom,ask God who gives generously to all.James1:5

If you are serious about changing your life, you are going to have to get into the Bible.