Quotes about Wisdom

Obedience unlocks understanding.

The most damaging aspect of contemporary living is short-term thinking.

In our final moments we all realize that relationships are what life is all about. Wisdom is learning that truth sooner rather than later.

because God has spoken, and everything else is commentary.

I'm convinced being generous is a better way to live. I'm convinced forgiving people and not carrying around bitterness is a better way to live. I'm convinced having compassion is a better way to live. I'm convinced pursuing peace in every situation is a better way to live. I'm convinced listening to the wisdom of others is a better way to live. I'm convinced being honest with people is a better way to live.

He writes to his friends in Ephesus: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened. When people ask you what the Bible is about, do you answer: It's about becoming more enlightened? Because that's how Paul puts it.

Jesus responds to almost every question he's asked with...a question. What do you think? How do you read it? he asks, again and again and again.

Wherever you find truth, wherever you discover something new, affirm it, embrace it, enjoy it.

Doctrine is a wonderful servant and a horrible master.

The Bible is a library of books reflecting how human beings have understood the divine.

Tragically, Solomon's

The ancient sages said the words of the sacred text were black letters on a white page—there's all that white space, waiting to be filled with our responses and discussions and debates and opinions and longings and desires and wisdom and insights. We read the words, and then enter into the discussion that has been going on for thousands of years across cultures and continents.