September 10, 2010
When in the middle of a challenging situation we usually aren’t looking for a wise saying as much as a wise solution. If at this moment you do not have a “big dog” chasing you, you may smile at these bits of wisdom.[1]
Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.
Wisdom comes from good judgment and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes.
Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
If you lend someone $20 and never see him again; it was probably worth it.
Never mess up an apology with an excuse.
If you haven't much education you must use your brain.
James (1:5) serves us welcome notice that if we lack wisdom, and ask, God will grant it. Jesus clarified, “Ask (and keep on asking), seek (and keep on seeking), knock (and keep on knocking) and the door will be opened to you.[2]
At least a dozen people in the Bible are said to be wise.[3] Some are familiar leaders: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon and Stephen. I am fond of Bezalel, the wise artist who led in the fabrication of the Hebrew Tabernacle and Abigail, the wife who wisely managed her jerk-of-a-husband.[4] One required/exhibited task-related wisdom. The other needed/displayed wisdom in relationship. Perhaps it is wise to suggest: the better you understand/define your need the better you can ask and then identify when your request has been met.
What do you need?
Are you asking?
- Chaplain Robin
[2] See http://bible.cc/james/1-5.htm and http://bible.cc/matthew/7-7.htm for parallel versions
[3] Find a table in The Life Application Bible, Tyndale House Publishers, 1991 located at Proverbs 2. http://www.lifeapplicationbible.com/what.htm
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