Archive for January 4, 2008
From Above.
I want to elaborate the difference between
Knowledge and Wisdom
I wrote about few posts ago.
For a rewind,
‘Knowledge is horizontal.
Wisdom is vertical,
It comes from above.’
So how do I know if it’s
FROM ABOVE?
I found the answer in the book of James:
‘But the wisdom that is from above is first
Pure,
then Peaceable,
Gentle,
Willing to Yield (or Submissive),
Full of Mercy and Good Fruits,
Without partiality and
Without hypocrisy.’
A mouthful,
But what a package of revelation.
Then if I want to be a wiser person,
I’d learn how to appreciate differences and seek common ground with people.
I’d want to be an agreeable negotiator.
When I have to make a stand, I debate but not argue.
A gentle answer calms an angry man.
I’d forgive quickly when I am offended.
I’d freely give grace
As I’ve been freely given grace.
And from these,
My relationships with people
At home,
In school,
At work,
In society,
And everywhere I go,
Will benefit others,
Will be
Fruitful.
